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MV06 UTC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 UTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 116,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,115 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 114,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,076 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts, beam pattern just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,803 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,498 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 107,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,329 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 103,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,981 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,662 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,137 miles

both front tyres on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack/perish.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,642 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2012 60,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,092 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs excessively worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,400 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV06 UTC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV06 UTC, 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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MV06 UTC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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