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SK56 LZU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,380 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,879 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s&o/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 89,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 88,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,689 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,558 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2017 82,556 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine coolant level low

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2017 82,514 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak engine?

Front head lamp covers deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2016 70,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,363 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,843 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,777 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,725 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)

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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SK56 LZU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK56 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK56 LZU registered?

SK56 LZU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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