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DM51 GYM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 GYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,701 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,990 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 112,990 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 100,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm left, new brake pads on nearside front not on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet hard to open

Fail 6 Apr 2020 100,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm left, new brake pads on nearside front not on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet hard to open

Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet hard to open with key

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,121 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,207 miles

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 71,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,618 miles

0.00 emissions

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,270 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, and n/s/r tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,066 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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DM51 GYM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc 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 DM51 GYM, 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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DM51 GYM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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