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SO55 TXZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 TXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 93,473 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Split

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,040 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers poor swep

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,024 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patterns (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers poor swep

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,873 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 76,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,013 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,017 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,905 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,685 miles

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

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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SO55 TXZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO55 TXZ, 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 SO55 TXZ registered?

SO55 TXZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is SO55 TXZ safe to buy?

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