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VF55 VVX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 110,749 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr trailing arm bushes splitting/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine slight blue smoking.

Fail 10 May 2019 110,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 105,070 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 105,066 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 93,917 miles

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

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 81,614 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/side (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 81,614 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/side (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 75,821 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,171 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,067 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 37,067 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,110 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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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VF55 VVX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VF55 VVX, 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 VF55 VVX registered?

VF55 VVX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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