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SJ06 LZH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 LZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 155,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,668 miles

Rear exhaust corroded(not blowing)

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

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

unable to fully inspect engine covers/under shields fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 147,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded(not blowing)

unable to fully inspect engine covers/under shields fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 133,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips to windscreen offside(not in drivers view)

offside rear tyre 2.0mm inner edge

unable to fully inspect lower outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 116,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips to windscreen offside(not in drivers view)

offside rear tyre 2.0mm inner edge

unable to fully inspect lower outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front undertray loose!

Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front undertray loose!

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,764 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 6 May 2011 59,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,638 miles

intercooler metal pipe cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 34,582 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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SJ06 LZH 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 66.7%.

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 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 SJ06 LZH, 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 SJ06 LZH registered?

SJ06 LZH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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