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MT06 ZNC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,820 miles

Dampness noted around steering rack pinion

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear subframe and associated suspension & braking components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 131,818 miles

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

Dampness noted around steering rack pinion

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear subframe and associated suspension & braking components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,329 miles

Dampness noted around steering rack pinion

Exhaust flexi deteriorated but sound at present

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))

Rear subframe and associated components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 128,329 miles

Dampness noted around steering rack pinion

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated but sound at present

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))

Rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,632 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe wearing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 125,631 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe wearing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 122,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 118,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 118,189 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In Sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,812 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 114,812 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,812 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,804 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,671 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,171 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 82,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,208 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,978 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,393 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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MT06 ZNC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT06 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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