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AP06 HLO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,018 mi
Last recorded112,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 HLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,018 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,493 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 108,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,120 miles

centre exhaust outer skin coming away from box

engine undershield insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2017 105,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight needs cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

centre exhaust outer skin coming away from box

engine undershield insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,307 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

heat shield insecure

r/n/s tyre bald on the inner edge, close to cords

r/o/s tyre cracked and perished on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

heat shield insecure

r/n/s tyre bald on the inner edge, close to cords

r/o/s tyre cracked and perished on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,037 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,441 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,769 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 67,216 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)

nearside rear number plate lamp dim but still illuminating number plate

Fail 23 May 2012 67,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear number plate lamp dim but still illuminating number plate

Pass 31 May 2011 52,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,731 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 38,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,344 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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AP06 HLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP06 HLO, 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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AP06 HLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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