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S999 MDJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,531 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2025 74,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,079 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 67,150 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 55,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,289 miles

both front wipers poor clearance smeary on wash

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both misted plastic lenses (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer close to 1.6 mm limit actual 1.8 mm and bald edges

both front wipers poor clearance smeary on wash

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyres inner edges bold

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre badly detiorated

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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S999 MDJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S999 MDJ, 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 S999 MDJ registered?

S999 MDJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is S999 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 MDJ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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