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SH56 XZE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,896 mi
Last recorded168,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 168,896 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 160,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 154,453 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Feb 2016 154,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2015 145,050 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 19 Feb 2015 145,049 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded not leaking exhaust gases

nearside washers, water not hitting screen

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 133,632 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust heatshield at rear deteriorated & insecure

offside rear tyre inner band worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 133,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust heatshield at rear deteriorated & insecure

offside rear tyre inner band worn

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust silenser outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 118,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust silenser outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 66,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SH56 XZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

SH56 XZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is SH56 XZE safe to buy?

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