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PL06 ZHX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

233,277 mi
Last recorded233,277 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 233,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Chassis leg has surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis leg has surface corrosion.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 233,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Chassis leg has surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis leg has surface corrosion.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 229,239 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides / and inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes deteriarated, both sides / and corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 216,230 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 216,230 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both plastic lenses are opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR 2mm >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 198,335 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW >> RESET ADVISED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EMISSIONJS JUST PASSED >> SERVICE/TREATMENTS ADVISED

Headlamp images are poor new lamp will probably be required nest mot

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND FIXINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 198,335 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PLASTIC LENSES OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate inscription missing FRONT AS REAR (DETERIATED) (0.1 (b))

Registration plate inscription missing REAR INSCRIPTION BLACK PARTS MISSING SEGMENTS (0.1 (b))

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW >> RESET ADVISED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EMISSIONJS JUST PASSED >> SERVICE/TREATMENTS ADVISED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND FIXINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 171,657 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 171,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge almost cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge almost cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level low

front tyres close to cords on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 154,268 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emits smoke on first acceleration

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Heat shield over exhaust box insecure, and rtear box casing breaking up

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, recommend new plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Fail 14 Jun 2018 154,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emits smoke on first acceleration

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Heat shield over exhaust box insecure, and rtear box casing breaking up

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, recommend new plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 135,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 115,351 miles

TEMP TYPE FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 18 Jun 2016 115,350 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR (1.1.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush O/S/F MAIN INNER REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F MAIN REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

TEMP TYPE FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp too dim and not illuminating plate as it should. (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp too dim and not illuminating plate as it should. (1.1.C.1e)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust silencer box heavily corroded and outer skin insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Check strap insecure.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recommend service.

Temporary screw type fuel cap fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,826 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 98,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2012 48,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,456 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,322 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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PL06 ZHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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