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WL56 DVU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,460 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,108 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Steering rack boot twisted

Plastic covers on outer sills

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Steering rack boot twisted

Plastic covers on outer sills

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,906 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,770 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Ratle noise from rear source not found

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,329 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Ratle noise from rear source not found

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WL56 DVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WL56 DVU, 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 WL56 DVU registered?

WL56 DVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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