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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sill to axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear all very dry
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sill to axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear all very dry
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flexy (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust clamps rusty
rear trail arm bushes minor play
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills inner outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ball joint dust covers perrishing
exhaust clamps rusty
rear trail arm bushes minor play
battery secured with tiewraps
exhaust corroded and repaired with bandage tape
offside rear brake pads low
offside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
battery secured with tiewraps
exhaust corroded and repaired with bandage tape
offside rear brake pads low
offside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box correded
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre nearing limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted, partial test on adult belt
coolant level below minimum
exhaust heat shields loose and rattling
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge
offside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre perishing
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake fluid level low
child seat fitted, partial test on adult belt
coolant level below minimum
exhaust heat shields loose and rattling
exhaust system corroded
headlight aim on maximum
internal switch used to recheck headlight aim
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge
offside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre perishing
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
underbody corrosion
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre tread cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine has a starting fault
Exhaust heatshield is insecure
Front brake discs are corroded and worn
Rear brake pads are wearing low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil filer cap missing
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SM56 PNV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM56 PNV, 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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SM56 PNV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 December 2006.
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