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VK56 YPV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer seam leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,944 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting hanger rusted off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer seam leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe support weakened and flexing by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,198 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure hanging down

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,670 miles

Both front tyres worn to secondary rubber

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 84,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn to secondary rubber

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,139 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside front direction indicator discoloured

Offside front inner CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside front direction indicator discoloured

Offside front inner CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,668 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced

Front and rear brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly corroded to inner surfaces and brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres worn to inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,106 miles

Wheel nut covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly corroded to inner surfaces and brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres worn to inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,044 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,586 miles

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 YPV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

VK56 YPV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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