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MV06 VBK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,699 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,931 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger has broken on tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2019 108,861 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on front discs, also warpped causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger has broken on tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2017 94,380 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,518 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 85,517 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 60,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,614 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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MV06 VBK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MV06 VBK, 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 VBK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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