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SH56 HVO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,545 mi
Last recorded111,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 HVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear underbody and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear underbody and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 108,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 108,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,182 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,822 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 47,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both Rear Tyres Cracked and perished 195/65R15

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,918 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 8,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,408 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 5,617 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 HVO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVO, 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 HVO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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