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VX55 VJF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,798 mi
Last recorded155,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 155,798 miles

advise rust floor pan sill close panle rear axel rec paint

advise screen chiped

Fail 21 Oct 2023 155,791 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm iner wall splite (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise rust floor pan sill close panle rear axel rec paint

advise screen chiped

Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,720 miles

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

advise baby seats

week exust

Fail 21 Oct 2022 152,720 miles

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

advise baby seats

week exust

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 148,954 miles

rear beam corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2021 148,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose x2 (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear beam corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2020 145,593 miles

advise crossion rear end

Fail 10 Oct 2020 145,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise crossion rear end

Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,349 miles

advise wish bone bushes week removed miro toys

Fail 15 Apr 2019 140,349 miles

Rear Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

advise wish bone bushes week removed miro toys

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,523 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,523 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,178 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 106,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,022 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,677 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,142 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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VX55 VJF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX55 VJF, 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 VX55 VJF registered?

VX55 VJF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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