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GF03 APF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 APF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 123,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 116,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 116,252 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 17 Feb 2023 107,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

topped up low engine oil

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

topped up low engine oil

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,352 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 86,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,204 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 14,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,316 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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GF03 APF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF03 APF, 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 GF03 APF registered?

GF03 APF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is GF03 APF safe to buy?

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