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SA56 VTW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,871 mi
Last recorded117,871 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,871 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back meets middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,006 miles

Both front tyre valves slight wear.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,698 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,926 miles

both head lamps slightly loosing pattern.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,780 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,112 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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SA56 VTW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA56 VTW, 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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SA56 VTW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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