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SJ56 RUV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,015 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,919 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 73,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,574 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust tail pipe metal mounting corroded off but still holding pipe up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front electric window not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe outer flexy cover split

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting a bit (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers

engine warning light on ?

exhaust tail pipe metal mounting very corroded and starting to split off

Fail 8 Sep 2017 52,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting a bit (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (8.2.3)

engine bay covers

engine warning light on ?

exhaust tail pipe metal mounting very corroded and starting to split off

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,399 miles

both front strut tops slightly notchy

breather pipe under inlet manifold flat/collapsed

front and rear number plates slightly loose

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged/broken

o/s/r tyre small cut inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Sep 2016 49,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front strut tops slightly notchy

breather pipe under inlet manifold flat/collapsed

front and rear number plates slightly loose

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged/broken

o/s/r tyre small cut inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,487 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,409 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,722 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering fluid grey in colour?

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,881 miles

both front lower arm bushes (rears) split and have movement, close to limit

front brake pads visually wearing low

front tyres worn low inner edges, n/s/f 2mm, o/s/f on legal limit,1.6mm

outer n/s/r wheel dented

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front lower arm bushes (rears) split and have movement, close to limit

front brake pads visually wearing low

front tyres worn low inner edges, n/s/f 2mm, o/s/f on legal limit,1.6mm

outer n/s/r wheel dented

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,316 miles

both front lower arm bushes split (rear bushes)

exhaust cat/flexi hanging bracket corroded

n/s number plate light slightly dim

outer n/s/r wheel dented

Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,310 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes split (rear bushes)

exhaust cat/flexi hanging bracket corroded

n/s number plate light slightly dim

outer n/s/r wheel dented

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,321 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,353 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,778 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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SJ56 RUV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

SJ56 RUV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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