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SJ06 VAV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 122,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,621 miles

Central Exhaust noisy to rear tail piece (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 114,621 miles

Central Exhaust noisy to rear tail piece (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,816 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,465 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,465 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,650 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs inner face both sides showing scores

front number plate showing dirt contamination

offside rear tyre inner trad wearing thin

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,633 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,723 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,722 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,634 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 VAV 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 64.7%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

SJ06 VAV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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