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EF55 VBE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 91,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,101 miles

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

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,954 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,237 miles

Front headlamps clouding

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,599 miles

Rear No. plate delaminating

Fail 13 Nov 2019 72,599 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both lens degraded (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear No. plate delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,779 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,779 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both perished intreads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,831 miles

Both headlamps - poor pattern (require polishing!)

Near-side front tyre, inner edge worn smooth

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

Rear No. plate, delaminating

off-side rear tyre, inner face, perished.

off-side front tyre, inner edge, worn smooth (tracking?)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,836 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,313 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,701 miles

wear front disc

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,148 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,883 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,619 miles

rear tyres low inner edge

wet and slushy

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,243 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF55 VBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF55 VBE, 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 EF55 VBE registered?

EF55 VBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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