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ET06 HFU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,895 mi
Last recorded99,895 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 99,895 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Under body painted apply

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,294 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 96,294 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 88,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,505 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,505 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,461 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,461 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,610 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm and are feathering and scrubbing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,243 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,811 miles

rear seats folded flat, unable to fully test rear seat belts

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded flat, unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,093 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,091 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 42,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,493 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,535 miles

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

battery clamp loose

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

off side front tyre perished on outer wall

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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ET06 HFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ET06 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET06 HFU registered?

ET06 HFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is ET06 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 HFU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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