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VK56 DRV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,174 mi
Last recorded51,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,174 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 51,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,422 miles

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

engine oil level low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,248 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,902 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 25 Aug 2010 27,902 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,513 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 DRV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK56 DRV, 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 VK56 DRV registered?

VK56 DRV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is VK56 DRV safe to buy?

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