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VU56 SZE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,374 mi
Last recorded144,374 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 144,374 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn more on edges - no cords showing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 128,113 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dirty head lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,676 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Sep 2013 80,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,134 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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VU56 SZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU56 SZE, 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 VU56 SZE registered?

VU56 SZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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