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RE56 VKA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,257 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,444 miles

both front indicators slightly white

both headlights faded beam pattern weak

offside rear tyre bald inner edge 205/55/16

rear number plate worn

various stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,461 miles

both headlight beam patterns weak due to both headlights faded recommend replaced

rear number pate worn

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,322 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlight beam patterns weak due to both headlights faded recommend replaced

rear number pate worn

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,191 miles

All wheel centers loose & rattling.

Both front indicator colourings faded but just within limits.

Both headlight patterns very weak but just within limits - Recommend both headlights replaced.

Front brake discs worn/corroded & lipped.

N/S/F tyre very low/bald on very inner edge (205/55x16).

Rear number plate worn.

Suspect O/S/R brake pads approx. 90-95% worn - Recommend very soon replaced.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,033 miles

Both headlight patterns slightly weak.

Front brake discs worn/corroded & slightly lipped.

N/S/F indicator colouring fading.

O/S/f tyre bald on inner edge & close to ware bands (205/55x16).

Rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Wheel centers loose & rattling.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn.

Key remote not working.

N/S/F tyre worn to ware bands & bald on inner edge (205/55x16).

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn.

Key remote not working.

N/S/F tyre worn to ware bands & bald on inner edge (205/55x16).

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,023 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE56 VKA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE56 VKA, 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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RE56 VKA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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