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C3 GDB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,374 mi
Last recorded75,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,033 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 72,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,156 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,646 miles

Nearside Front 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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C3 GDB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C3 GDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 GDB registered?

C3 GDB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is C3 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GDB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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