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VK56 DGY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,543 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Trailing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,450 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,058 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,203 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 93,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CENTRAL EXHAUST HEATSHEILD DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE / SCREW IN TREAD PATTERN

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,526 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,049 miles

both front discs slight corrosion on inner face

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,599 miles

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

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

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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VK56 DGY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VK56 DGY, 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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VK56 DGY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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