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SH56 MXA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 MXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,440 miles

Front Washers not very powerful!!

Offside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of movement suggest replace at next service

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear support bush perished and worn suggest replace at next service

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter starting to perish suggest replace at next service

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,040 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

offside cv gaiter perished

rearmost exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,766 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,803 miles

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

f/discs slightly corroded .r/exhaust hanger snap

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,269 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,480 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes pershing

front discs rusty and lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,842 miles

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

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 MXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

SH56 MXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is SH56 MXA safe to buy?

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