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SV56 VNN

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,760 mi
Last recorded146,760 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front headlight clouded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped[badly worn inner edge close to cord] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped[badly worn inner edge, close to cord] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine noise/ rattle

Fail 30 Mar 2019 146,450 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke & engine rattling (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no beam pattern due to discoloured lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,995 miles

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

Front headlight lens clouded

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2018 128,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front headlight lens clouded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge[on legal limit] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2017 112,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil around engine

Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil around engine

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,553 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,648 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,648 miles

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

boot only opening with remote

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,184 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,184 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VNN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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