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EK06 BYD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,645 mi
Last recorded110,645 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 104,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 97,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,265 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,261 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,172 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,360 miles

Both front tyres tread worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,370 miles

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Rear child seat fit unable to check rear set belts

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2012 47,287 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,851 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,471 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 BYD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 EK06 BYD, 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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What year was EK06 BYD registered?

EK06 BYD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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