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ML06 ODE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 ODE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,458 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,333 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,994 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,994 miles

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,992 miles

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front exhaust mount insecure

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,271 miles

Front exhaust front mount insecure

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 10 Jun 2022 83,267 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front exhaust front mount insecure

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 27 May 2021 80,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 27 May 2021 80,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,198 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and badly cracked

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer tread

corrosion to suspension and braking components

cracks in rear tyres

no lock up handbrake

Pass 30 May 2018 70,621 miles

Rear cracks in tyres

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 30 May 2018 70,619 miles

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

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

Rear cracks in tyres

corrosion to suspension and braking components

handbrake on lock up

Pass 26 May 2017 65,580 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 65,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear noise from hub

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,651 miles

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,649 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 49,092 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to wearbars

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,598 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 37,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,061 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 30,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,236 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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ML06 ODE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ML06 ODE, 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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ML06 ODE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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