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VU56 TDZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 TDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,977 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 131,977 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,268 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emisions to lean wont register

Fail 20 Jun 2019 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emisions to lean wont register

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic lense (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,678 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,644 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,623 miles

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

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

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 TDZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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