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HV06 VSO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,912 miles

lower rear suspension arms corroded

rear subframe surface corrosion

rear tail pipe holed

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust tailpipe corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,197 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,780 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,521 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to split around side wall both tyres are 2006 rec replacment. tyre size 205/55/16.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,640 miles

imbalance on rear brakes &parking brake on lockout

rear brake pads low

under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,607 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING ON INNER EDGE , CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE , AT LEGAL LIMIT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,801 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HV06 VSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV06 VSO, 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 HV06 VSO registered?

HV06 VSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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