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VN56 CEV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 CEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,689 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,081 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,931 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front both tyres on 2-3mm

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing age cracks

engine management light on

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,207 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,695 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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VN56 CEV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN56 CEV, 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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VN56 CEV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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