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VE56 HXD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 HXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 101,987 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,617 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,830 miles

2 rear seats missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2011 78,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2 rear seats missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs showing wear

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,512 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,320 miles

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

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

front tracking out

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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VE56 HXD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE56 HXD, 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 VE56 HXD registered?

VE56 HXD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is VE56 HXD safe to buy?

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