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SH56 AKK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 AKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 143,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 110,368 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,779 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 85,779 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,331 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 65,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,846 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,038 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,295 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SH56 AKK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH56 AKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH56 AKK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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