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HEZ 7450

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,613 mi
Last recorded141,613 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 7450
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,527 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 138,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 133,602 miles

Drive shaft seals leaking.

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

Rear sub frame and associated arms corroded .

Slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 133,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft seals leaking.

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

Rear sub frame and associated arms corroded .

Slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,578 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 124,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,267 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Fail 22 May 2021 108,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers loose

slight film on both front lights

Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers loose

slight film on both front lights

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,777 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,461 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,461 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,226 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,961 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

puncture in nearside rear tyre on corner of inner wall/tread - not repairable

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,961 miles

puncture in nearside rear tyre on corner of inner wall/tread - not repairable

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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HEZ 7450 is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HEZ 7450, 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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HEZ 7450 is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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