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YS55 VWC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,582 mi
Last recorded131,582 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 131,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,272 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,771 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,900 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,234 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,105 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,048 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)

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

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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YS55 VWC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS55 VWC, 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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YS55 VWC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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