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SH56 XZK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,264 mi
Last recorded92,264 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 92,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorating but still with hold grease

Nearside Front tyre has cracking/perishing on outer wall/worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread/misshapen tread on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorating but still with hold grease

Nearside Front tyre has cracking/perishing on outer wall/worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread/misshapen tread on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,394 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,263 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tailpipe bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tailpipe bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,011 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,353 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,353 miles

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

Front inner brake disc faces corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,407 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 XZK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

SH56 XZK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is SH56 XZK safe to buy?

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