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GK06 VYL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,148 mi
Last recorded122,148 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,196 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 109,196 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 105,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,139 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 98,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake eff/low

hand brake eff/on limit 16%

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,838 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,758 miles

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)

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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GK06 VYL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK06 VYL, 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 GK06 VYL registered?

GK06 VYL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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