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YX56 VCP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 136,194 miles

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

advise oil level not on dipstick, have put oil in for test.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise oil level not on dipstick, have put oil in for test.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 123,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

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 1 Dec 2014 109,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,517 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,231 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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YX56 VCP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX56 VCP, 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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YX56 VCP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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