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OV06 FDM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,788 mi
Last recorded151,788 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 FDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 151,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,364 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 125,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing inner and outer

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 79,546 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 66,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,376 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,366 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 45,529 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,413 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,764 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,754 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 27,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,609 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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OV06 FDM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV06 FDM, 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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What year was OV06 FDM registered?

OV06 FDM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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The MOT history for OV06 FDM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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