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SL06 VHD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 139,579 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 139,577 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 119,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 119,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 119,455 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 96% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 110,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 99,659 miles

centre heat shield insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 99,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2016 99,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 87,222 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,829 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 18,548 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 18,548 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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SL06 VHD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL06 VHD, 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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SL06 VHD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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