CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN56 DLY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,956 mi
Last recorded159,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 159,956 miles

EML light on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear bushes starting to come away from the arm. bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective completely seperated ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped on rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) trailing arm bushes, starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild lose

Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 143,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 123,336 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 24 May 2016 123,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,566 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat

Exhaust mid section is deteriorating

N/S Headlamp has a poor dip beam image

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat

Exhaust mid section is deteriorating

N/S Headlamp has a poor dip beam image

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,753 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN56 DLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN56 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN56 DLY?

You can check the full history of VN56 DLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN56 DLY registered?

VN56 DLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is VN56 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 DLY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN56 DLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN56 DLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.