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VN56 OMV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,792 mi
Last recorded113,792 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,792 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,614 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,602 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,190 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp pattern poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,178 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 93,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,771 miles

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

centre exhaust corroding

child seats fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,313 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Oct 2013 75,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,718 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 OMV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OMV, 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 VN56 OMV registered?

VN56 OMV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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