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OE55 VZA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,337 mi
Last recorded165,337 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 165,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 165,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 163,385 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 158,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front headlights misting

Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 147,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2019 138,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,880 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,855 miles

offside front wheel bearing rotation slightly rough

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,872 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,746 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,991 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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OE55 VZA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OE55 VZA, 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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OE55 VZA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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