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C26 RLC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 RLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 146,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 142,276 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

new botls in cat

Pass 15 Jul 2023 137,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 132,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 132,372 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,784 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,907 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,278 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)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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C26 RLC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 RLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C26 RLC registered?

C26 RLC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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