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MM06 SFY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,284 mi
Last recorded152,284 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 SFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,284 miles

Advise temp fuel cap fitted / does have seal fitted

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,894 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Central silencer outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill area deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill area deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,238 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,513 miles

Coolant leak Advise coolant header tank empty ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

heat shield missing where one was fitted as original equipment

Fail 14 Aug 2021 121,347 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner damage/ sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body component likely to become detached Underside heat shielding insecure broken away full length (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder tyre size 205/ 55 16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Advise coolant header tank empty ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going to right, incorrect headlights been fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going to right, incorrect light been fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2020 116,055 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

center heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,370 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 103,221 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,601 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 94,422 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undrtrays fitted

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,827 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,156 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,222 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,974 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,073 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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MM06 SFY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MM06 SFY, 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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MM06 SFY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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