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VK56 YTU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,254 mi
Last recorded18,254 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 18,254 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 18,254 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tailgate damaged.

drivers window inoperable.

Fail 28 May 2025 16,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tailgate damaged.

drivers window inoperable.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 16,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 14,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 13,363 miles

Offside Rear Inner bold

trays & covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 13,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner bold

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 11,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,468 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,761 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 6,916 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,506 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 5,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 4,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 2,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 2,258 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
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VK56 YTU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

VK56 YTU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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