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SJ56 XVL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2018 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,904 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside beam image poor

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,173 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 50,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,430 miles

brake fluid just above min

drivers seat is slightly insecure

front and rear brake pads are low

near side rear number plate light is very dim

near side rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall and tread

off side front tyre is bald on the in n er edge

oil filter is old and rusty

rear brake pipes are slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pads look low

washer fluid cap missing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake pads look low

washer fluid cap missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,532 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,532 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SJ56 XVL, 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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SJ56 XVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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