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GJ06 MDO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 MDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 133,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 126,879 miles

engien and under covers fitted

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2021 126,874 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

engien and under covers fitted

front brake binding slightly

nsf brake pads low

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2020 115,665 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2020 115,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding nsf brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2019 106,347 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

nsr shock absorber damp

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 May 2019 106,344 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake excessively binding osf brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os ront (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

nsr shock absorber damp

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2018 97,916 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 97,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 97,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,136 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,400 miles

Exceslve blue smoke

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GJ06 MDO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ06 MDO, 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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GJ06 MDO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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