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VU56 TBZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,054 mi
Last recorded156,054 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 156,054 miles

Nearside Upper insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2018 156,018 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 147,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 147,085 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 138,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,175 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 TBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU56 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

VU56 TBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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