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SJ56 OSF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 OSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 150,354 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,445 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,883 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,299 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 101,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,773 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

light damage and corrosion to vehicle

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 82,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box hanger broken

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorating

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box hanger broken

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorating

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,327 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SJ56 OSF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ56 OSF, 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 SJ56 OSF registered?

SJ56 OSF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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