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LM55 VLS

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft sill slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,779 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (deteriorated) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 85,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 85,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,518 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,192 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,640 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 45,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,920 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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LM55 VLS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM55 VLS, 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 LM55 VLS registered?

LM55 VLS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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