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SV56 VUY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,919 mi
Last recorded40,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,846 miles

Middle Rear Belt Not tested due to position of seat.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Middle Rear Belt Not tested due to position of seat.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,005 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 33,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect req/s new headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect req/s new headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,869 miles

HEATSHIELDS ABOVE EXHAUST HANGING DOWN/INSECURE

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 27,869 miles

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

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

HEATSHIELDS ABOVE EXHAUST HANGING DOWN/INSECURE

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,847 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 25,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,311 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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SV56 VUY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

SV56 VUY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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