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SP56 XST

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,650 mi
Last recorded129,650 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 XST
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 129,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box and backbox holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body panel slightly loose Both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR + OSR ()

Damage to osr

Exhaust mounting defective Front hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light inop

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Fuel tank heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,241 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,593 miles

Nearside sill damaged

baffles in rear exhaust silencer loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2020 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill damaged

baffles in rear exhaust silencer loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,203 miles

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

Front head lights frosted

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Undertray insecure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,407 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,417 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox oil leaks ()

engine maintenance light on dash

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox oil leaks ()

engine maintenance light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,295 miles

Engine managment light on.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Rear exhuast mount broken, but system still adequately supported.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine managment light on.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Rear exhuast mount broken, but system still adequately supported.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,254 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine/gearbox oil leak

front wiper blades smearing

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,958 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,101 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 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XST, 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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SP56 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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