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M49 AUA

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

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 AUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 135,988 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 28 Aug 2025 134,207 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected heat shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected heat shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on tracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 134,207 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected heat shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected heat shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on tracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 129,548 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 125,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 125,185 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,178 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nsr outer sill and trim damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 114,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,556 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,556 miles

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

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2018 102,356 miles

Central Front exhaust flex joint starting to come apart, but not blowing

Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,355 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front exhaust flex joint starting to come apart, but not blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,913 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heatshiled loose....

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,875 miles

Centre Front Upper front exhaust starting to come apart

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Upper front exhaust starting to come apart

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,539 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,525 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated effecting beam pattern

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,606 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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M49 AUA 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 M49 AUA, 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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M49 AUA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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