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DA06 ATU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 ATU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,717 miles

Exhaust front pipe fixing has one of three studs missing but exhaust secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Lower engine mount deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Steering rack has dampness

Temporary repair to exhaust flexi pipe

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,063 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both centre exhaust heat shield insecure)(BORDERLINE

rear exhaust heat shield corroded/broken

Pass 3 Jan 2019 73,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,395 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 60,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 53,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords. Strongly advise replacement

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, close to cords

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,142 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,427 miles

Clutchpedal anti-slip missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutchpedal anti-slip missing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,343 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,299 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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DA06 ATU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA06 ATU, 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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DA06 ATU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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