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C7 VAP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,308 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 47,197 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,362 miles

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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C7 VAP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C7 VAP, 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 C7 VAP registered?

C7 VAP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is C7 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 VAP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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