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SM56 APZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 APZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 52,911 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)

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,800 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread 3mm

rear heat sheild on exhaust system insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,020 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,660 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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SM56 APZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM56 APZ, 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 SM56 APZ registered?

SM56 APZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is SM56 APZ safe to buy?

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