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SM56 OJE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 OJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 97,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody sign of corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,268 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion ,rear coil spring ,sills, rear suspension component, front sub-frame

Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody sign of corrosion ,rear axle armbushes,sill,col spring,brake pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody sign of corrosion ,rear axle armbushes,sill

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle arm bushes , sills ,

Fail 24 Aug 2022 83,077 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign of corrosion , rear axle arm bushes , sills ,

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,567 miles

Nearside plus offside front and rear pads worn low all disc corroded not giving clean brake surfaces

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner very close to cords beng expossed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seats have child seats in those position ()

Nearside plus offside front and rear pads worn low all disc corroded not giving clean brake surfaces

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner very close to cords beng expossed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,953 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,140 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front o/s & n/s headlight slight misting on outer lens

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,600 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 OJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

SM56 OJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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