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VN56 VLY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,200 mi
Last recorded109,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 VLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,487 miles

Nearside Mirror outer casing missing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Nearside Mirror outer casing missing

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded/detached

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,825 miles

both offside and nearside front headlights deteriorating starting to effect patten

Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,825 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both offside and nearside front headlights deteriorating starting to effect patten

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,299 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,093 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs scored slightly

nsr tyre low on tread and perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs scored slightly

nsr tyre low on tread and perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,706 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,706 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

VN56 VLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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