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EF55 VZJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,546 mi
Last recorded126,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,546 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 126,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,158 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,425 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Off side rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,323 miles

rear brake pads starting to get close please get them done in the new year about 2000 miles ruff

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 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

EF55 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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