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SJ06 VBV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 124,692 miles

Central silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 124,685 miles

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.2.D.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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,251 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and have nails in them

Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,247 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit and have nails in them

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side is under sealed for protection

Fail 19 Jan 2016 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side is under sealed for protection

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,750 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,158 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,898 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise exhaust rear section thru to second skin

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,739 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 VBV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

SJ06 VBV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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