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YP56 VJF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 VJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 129,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle coreded

cant check rear belts bec seat folded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,668 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower-rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 119,668 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower-rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,647 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy - slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy - slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear flexible brake hose ferrule excessively 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted preventing thorough examination of prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,729 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy - slightly affecting beam image

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,727 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamp lenses cloudy - slightly affecting beam image

Exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket corroded away

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,089 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,089 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,827 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,827 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,309 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,511 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

anti-slip material on clutch pedal missing

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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YP56 VJF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 YP56 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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YP56 VJF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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