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SV56 VKX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,794 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 52,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre only just meets min standard.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shields rattle.

rear brakes noisey.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 49,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack. (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack. (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,620 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,620 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,452 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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 21 Sep 2011 24,344 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 10 Sep 2010 18,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2009 13,543 miles

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)

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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SV56 VKX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SV56 VKX, 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 SV56 VKX registered?

SV56 VKX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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