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VN56 VKT

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 VKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,142 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,054 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,312 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,548 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 64,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,650 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beam images turning weak (1.7.5a)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,605 miles

steering rack damp

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,690 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 33,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,879 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,046 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 VKT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

VN56 VKT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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