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BN06 GUC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,663 mi
Last recorded146,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 GUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 146,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front clouded!!! (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded!!!

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test!!!

Fail 27 Mar 2026 146,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front clouded!!! (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded!!!

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test!!!

Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,929 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 140,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner , 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,461 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,653 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 103,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,077 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (f) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,320 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front and nearside rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,602 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,780 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,326 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BN06 GUC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BN06 GUC, 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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BN06 GUC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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