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MV06 VBY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,119 miles

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))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,040 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer edges bald, DOT 4013, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer edges worn / bald, DOT 0111, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges bald, On 2mm, DOT 0413, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 5210, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V - Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, outer edge worn/bald, On 2.3mm, DOT 0413, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V - Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, outer edge worn, On 2.4mm, DOT 5210, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V - Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, outer edge worn/bald, On 2.4mm, DOT 4013, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V - Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, outer edge worn, On 2.8mm, DOT 0111, Age cracks and splits, 205/55/16 91V - Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,825 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,912 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)

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 VBY 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 85.7%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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