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VK56 YDU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,628 mi
Last recorded161,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,628 miles

Front Headlamps misted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 161,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamps misted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 147,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,739 miles

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

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

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

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

engine system fault on dash but not engine mil light (emissions)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 131,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine bottom pulley noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine bottom pulley noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2018 121,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has cuts to tread.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has cuts to tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,278 miles

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

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

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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VK56 YDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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