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MT06 VLF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 VLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 112,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 28 May 2024 107,217 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 107,217 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 102,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 97,291 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,957 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 90,129 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 86,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner faces, also have slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,566 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,561 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 54,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,354 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front brakes binding slightly

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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MT06 VLF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT06 VLF, 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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MT06 VLF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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