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VN56 KCA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 KCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 88,874 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion developing

slight corrosion to front brake discs

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,396 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,389 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlight beam images poor

rear exhaust mounting bracket poor

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,143 miles

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 30 Oct 2012 57,149 miles

both front discs are worn

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front tyre is on 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,092 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2009 27,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,962 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 KCA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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