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BL06 EWE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 133,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edege (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 131,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edege (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 128,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,951 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens faded a lot (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing damaged (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack area sign of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads wearing low .other 3 pads less worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing damaged (0.1 (b))

engine breather collapsed under inlet manifold area .car running

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,841 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,639 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Fail 14 Nov 2018 115,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,291 miles

Central Lower under heat shield broken away and rattling on exhaust

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine breather collapsed and oil level below min

Fail 7 Nov 2017 110,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm . rear bush splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm . rear bush splitting a lot (2.4.G.2)

Central Lower under heat shield broken away and rattling on exhaust

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine breather collapsed and oil level below min

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,820 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES BACKING COMING OFF

HEAT SHEILDS UNDER SIDE BROKEN AND RATTLEING ON EXHAUST

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR MOUNT BUSHES SPLITING ALOT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN .BREATHER PIPE COLLAPED WHEN ENGINE RUNNING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR MOUNT BUSHES SPLITING ALOT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,820 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES BACKING COMING OFF

HEAT SHEILDS UNDER SIDE BROKEN AND RATTLEING ON EXHAUST

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR MOUNT BUSHES SPLITING ALOT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN .BREATHER PIPE COLLAPED WHEN ENGINE RUNNING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR MOUNT BUSHES SPLITING ALOT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,146 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

baby seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,439 miles

Nearside 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 12 Apr 2010 43,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,149 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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BL06 EWE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL06 EWE, 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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BL06 EWE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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