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FD06 VUM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,968 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dirt shield adrift (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5/2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dirt shield adrift (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,151 miles

engine/under tray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2016 108,150 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front tca (rear) (2.4.G.2)

engine/under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,423 miles

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

deterioration to exhaust box

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 94,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all disc inner faces starting to corrode

Fail 28 May 2014 94,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all disc inner faces starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,321 miles

exhaust corroded .

noise from n/s/r hub .

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,069 miles

exhaust box corroded .

front and rear brake pads wearing low .

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,095 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,468 miles

Advise nearside outer brake disc scored.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,646 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FD06 VUM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD06 VUM, 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 FD06 VUM registered?

FD06 VUM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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