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VO56 GXF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 140,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,683 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 123,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 100,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 100,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 99,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 73,794 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,205 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Oct 2020 71,354 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,707 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 43,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,091 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,709 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

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VO56 GXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO56 GXF, 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

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What year was VO56 GXF registered?

VO56 GXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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