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ST56 JHA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,639 mi
Last recorded89,639 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 89,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 80,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,007 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,657 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,657 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and worn inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,010 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre light cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,380 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 31,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,291 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 18,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,412 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 11,317 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ST56 JHA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ST56 JHA, 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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ST56 JHA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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