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FG06 BYU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,934 mi
Last recorded103,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 BYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 103,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Inner tie rod has play

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Child seat not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,319 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,646 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,646 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,682 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,569 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,569 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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FG06 BYU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG06 BYU, 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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FG06 BYU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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