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SM06 OTB

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 OTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 124,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,061 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,029 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

can not inspect under the bonnet

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,097 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 118,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 May 2018 118,735 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2017 109,428 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front's (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 109,428 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front's (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,204 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,204 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 102,163 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,185 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,398 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 60,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,325 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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SM06 OTB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM06 OTB, 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 SM06 OTB registered?

SM06 OTB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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