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VN06 CBY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,311 mi
Last recorded87,311 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 CBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,311 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,516 miles

205/50/17 w xl

Both front tyres perished / worn on inner edges

Center exhaust system corroded

Misting of oil around pas rack

N/s/r tyre perished / sidewall has damage / worn on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,516 miles

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

205/50/17 w xl

Both front tyres perished / worn on inner edges

Center exhaust system corroded

Misting of oil around pas rack

N/s/r tyre perished / sidewall has damage / worn on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cut to cords but doesnt meet the requirements to fail

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,441 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cut to cords but doesnt meet the requirements to fail

Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall has split in

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,552 miles

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

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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VN06 CBY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN06 CBY, 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 VN06 CBY registered?

VN06 CBY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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