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SV06 VDM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,851 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 116,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,338 miles

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

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

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

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

exhasut flexi section worn / splitting

general underside corrosion

heatshields loose / rattle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,922 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @ osf driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,624 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear glass.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive @ osf driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements 17%

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,484 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at bottom of steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 195/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 99,484 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at bottom of steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 195/65R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,304 miles

NSF tire perished slightly

NSF wiper beginning to smear

OSR pads wearing rapidly compared to NSR

OSR tire close to legal limit

Partial sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 93,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSR and OSF (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tire perished slightly

NSF wiper beginning to smear

OSR pads wearing rapidly compared to NSR

OSR tire close to legal limit

Partial sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,742 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2012 29,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,932 miles

front suspension arm bushes slightly seperating

nsf tyre close to limit on edge 1956515V

osf tyre and nsr tyre perished slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,115 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 10,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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SV06 VDM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

SV06 VDM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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