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EK06 BVU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,123 mi
Last recorded139,123 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,123 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,195 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s , o/sworn out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on edge- inner

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s , o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 131,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/s , o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s , o/sworn out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on edge- inner

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s , o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,082 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,082 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,001 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,001 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine fault displayed on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine fault displayed on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,427 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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EK06 BVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK06 BVU, 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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EK06 BVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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