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PF06 VAU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,157 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,348 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,348 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,300 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 91,300 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exh heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,052 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 84,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 76,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

gear box oil leak

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Fail 16 May 2016 76,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

gear box oil leak

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2013 47,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 May 2012 38,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,404 miles

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

Nearside 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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PF06 VAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PF06 VAU, 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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PF06 VAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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