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SY56 LWS

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,356 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,355 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,781 miles

front tyres close to the wear bars

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 68,091 miles

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

All brake discs corroding on faces

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,817 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,059 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2009 16,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

JUDDER SHOWING FROM O/S/F BRAKE

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

OIL SMEARS AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE

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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SY56 LWS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY56 LWS, 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 SY56 LWS registered?

SY56 LWS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SY56 LWS safe to buy?

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