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LV06 SVL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,617 mi
Last recorded170,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 170,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,383 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heavy corrosion to underneath suspension components.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 150,383 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heavy corrosion to underneath suspension components.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 133,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,421 miles

Headlamp glasses deteriorated, poor beam pattern.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,516 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Sep 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,804 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 35,674 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle

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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LV06 SVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV06 SVL, 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 LV06 SVL registered?

LV06 SVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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