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EF06 VCZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 138,802 miles

E.M.L on

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

front flexi part of exhaust has minor leak

Pass 5 May 2022 128,916 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,672 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 116,672 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 113,476 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,481 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,770 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,101 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,955 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions reading too low to register

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,891 miles

Both parking brake cable casings deteriorated

Emissions too clean to register

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear registration plate lamp becoming dim

Poor beam pattern definition both front headlamps

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,888 miles

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

Both parking brake cable casings deteriorated

Both rear tyres damaged outer sidewall,worn inner edge and deteriorated

Emissions too clean to register

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear registration plate lamp becoming dim

Poor beam pattern definition both front headlamps

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,606 miles

Both rear tyres perished,split and damaged on sidewalls

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,606 miles

Both rear tyres perished,split and damaged on sidewalls

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,396 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EF06 VCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF06 VCZ, 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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EF06 VCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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