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VT55 EWK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,639 miles

Both rear inner sills have some surface corrosion.

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure. ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 111,633 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear inner sills have some surface corrosion.

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure. ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill has some corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill has some corrosion.

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,784 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension and under body components have some surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,496 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,433 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,154 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 93,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,390 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,700 miles

childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due headlamp lense misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlamp lense misted (1.8.A.1b)

childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,782 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 18 Apr 2014 61,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre with outer wall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2012 42,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,789 miles

Front brake pads approx half worn

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,788 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads approx half worn

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,728 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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VT55 EWK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VT55 EWK, 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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VT55 EWK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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