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VK56 YRX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 146,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 139,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear registration plate lamps are slightly dim

Pass 23 Apr 2024 133,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 133,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 125,469 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 May 2022 119,330 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 119,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel badly corroded, but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel badly corroded, but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,980 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket rusted away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,477 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Not Working (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 71,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,781 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

near side front headlamp damaged

offside rear trim insecure seat belt area

Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades smearing screen

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 YRX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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