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PL06 GDF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,219 mi
Last recorded157,219 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 GDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs inner faces slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

front to rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre both edges slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn and outer edge slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 157,219 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs inner faces slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer half of the treads at the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank insecure

front to rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre both edges slightly worn

offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn and outer edge slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 146,362 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front flashers pale (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fropnt flashers pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 146,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front flashers pale (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fropnt flashers pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,209 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

tank heat sheild loose

Fail 9 Oct 2018 129,204 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

tank heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,870 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

General corrosion to all rear suspension components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And heavy uneven wear to the inner edge almost through to the ply or cords (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

General corrosion to all rear suspension components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,437 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn/scrubbing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn/scrubbing....almost through to ply or cords

Fail 7 Oct 2016 94,437 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps faded (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn/scrubbing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn/scrubbing....almost through to ply or cords

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,911 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,787 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,787 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,558 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,558 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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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PL06 GDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PL06 GDF, 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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PL06 GDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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