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SH56 MYJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,664 mi
Last recorded64,664 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,769 miles

2x center exhaust heat shields loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld rusted - bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld rusted - bracket loose but supporting exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 57,769 miles

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

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

2x center exhaust heat shields loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld rusted - bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld rusted - bracket loose but supporting exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,048 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust center heat shield loose

Fail 17 May 2017 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens "clouded" (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens "clouded" (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust center heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,167 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,581 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 20,581 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SH56 MYJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYJ, 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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What year was SH56 MYJ registered?

SH56 MYJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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