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EF06 VGU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 96,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 90,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,187 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,182 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated and de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated and de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,558 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 68,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,901 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 34,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,040 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,662 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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EF06 VGU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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