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EK06 SPU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,611 mi
Last recorded147,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 SPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system tender

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2022 142,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 137,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 132,162 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,421 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 95% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,707 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 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

EK06 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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