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SV06 VCW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,384 mi
Last recorded130,384 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,384 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 130,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,984 miles

Breather pipe split under inlet manifold

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Breather pipe split under inlet manifold

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,112 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 110,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,624 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyre's are worn on the inside

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre's are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2020 102,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyre's are worn on the inside

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre's are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3mm and badly tapered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,261 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front furthest rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion. including front+rear sub-frames

Fail 4 Sep 2018 84,261 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both o/s+n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front furthest rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion. including front+rear sub-frames

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,008 miles

Both rear wishbone bushes perished.

inside of front discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,490 miles

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

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

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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SV06 VCW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV06 VCW, 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 SV06 VCW registered?

SV06 VCW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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