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RF06 ALU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,441 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 126,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall but no ply or cord is exposed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall but no ply or cord is exposed

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

Offside Front Tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Injector seal is leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,404 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)

emissions to clean to register

Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,404 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,663 miles

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)

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,132 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2009 32,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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RF06 ALU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF06 ALU, 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 RF06 ALU registered?

RF06 ALU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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