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SJ56 ZND

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 ZND
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,898 miles

oil leaks

heat shield loose and hanging off

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear coil springs corroded

heat shield loose and hanging off

oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,062 miles

Front both headlight lens deteriorated/ frosted

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear o/s rear brake disc warped

exhaust heat shield damaged but not insecure

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,044 miles

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

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

Front both headlight lens deteriorated/ frosted

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear o/s rear brake disc warped

exhaust heat shield damaged but not insecure

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,474 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil level low

Fail 15 Mar 2014 49,394 miles

Front coil springs lightly corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre lightly cracking

Oil level low

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,394 miles

Front coil springs lightly corroded

Offside rear tyre lightly cracking

Oil level low

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake light dim

Oil level low

Rear tyres cracking

Sight oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,584 miles

Nearside brake light dim

Oil level low

Rear tyres cracking

Sight oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,005 miles

Centre rear heat sheild loosse

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

Front tyres lightly cracking

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 25,111 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 ZND is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SJ56 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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