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MK06 VZW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,293 mi
Last recorded64,293 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 64,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 63,124 miles

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 May 2025 63,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has Nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has Nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 60,976 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 60,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Door mirror insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse lights

Fail 4 May 2022 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp cloudy and aim weak

rear suspension rusty

slight oil leak from o/s diff seal and weep from power steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp cloudy and aim weak

rear suspension rusty

slight oil leak from o/s diff seal and weep from power steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,889 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp cover cloudy

slight damage to o/s/r bodywork near reflector

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine coolant on MIN

o/s/f headlamp cover cloudy

slight damage to o/s/r bodywork near reflector

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,342 miles

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

Offside headlamp cover going cloudy

oil level on min and EML lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,839 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and both rear tyres perishing and on 2mm

o/s/f headlamp cover fading

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,486 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

handbrake performance near limit

offside wiper blade starting to smearing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,009 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

low fuel lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,384 miles

engine lamp on ??

power steering fluid leak poss from power steering pump

Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,384 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering fluid leak poss from power steering pump

engine lamp on ??

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,983 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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MK06 VZW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MK06 VZW, 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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MK06 VZW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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