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SH56 JUE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 JUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,348 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,392 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 72,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,844 miles

heavy uneven wear off side rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy uneven wear off side rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,104 miles

nearside front tyre replaced with a part worn

wear to offside front tyre only just legal

wear to offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,058 miles

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

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

wear to offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,205 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 26,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded, not blowing.

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 JUE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH56 JUE registered?

SH56 JUE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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