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SP56 RUJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,473 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))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,991 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 69,991 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust hanger broken rear

heat shield loose rear

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust hanger broken rear

heat shield loose rear

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,270 miles

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

Nearside Front slight vibration through hub when rotated

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 45,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise:N/S/F Tyre bald on inside edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully tested.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 23,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully tested.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,934 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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SP56 RUJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP56 RUJ, 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 SP56 RUJ registered?

SP56 RUJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is SP56 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 RUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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