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VK56 YTD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOLLIPOP BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOLLIPOP BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN REAR PIPE (7.1.1)

FRONT GRILL AND LOWER GRILLS MISSING

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,065 miles

MIL lamp indicates a fault

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

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

engine covers, undertrays, wheel trims and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2015 97,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 81,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light is on

engine sounds slightly harsh

nearside door mirror mounting is slightly insecure

plastic trims fitted to door sill

rear exhaust heat shield is inseure

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light is on

engine sounds slightly harsh

nearside door mirror mounting is slightly insecure

plastic trims fitted to door sill

rear exhaust heat shield is inseure

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

plastic door sill trims are fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

plastic door sill trims are fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,474 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,544 miles

Towbar fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,467 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VK56 YTD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

VK56 YTD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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