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LV56 DLO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 DLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,524 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,696 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 119,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,677 miles

o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,677 miles

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

o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,657 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 94,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,530 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 45,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,617 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 30,617 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LV56 DLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV56 DLO, 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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LV56 DLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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