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SG06 DFF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 DFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,099 miles

Corrosion to various components front and rear.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear low parking bake performance.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 133,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to various components front and rear.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear low parking bake performance.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 129,325 miles

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

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,711 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,711 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,383 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both slightly deteriated beam image slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaks

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,402 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion in general exhaust system flexi section poor

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have clouding not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slightly worn on inner edge (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre 3mm WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO PLY/CORDS (1.6mm limit)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are 2mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,123 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,557 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 69,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2012 445,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 445,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,018 miles

Front brake pads low.

N/s/r tyre on 2mm.

O/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

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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SG06 DFF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG06 DFF, 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 SG06 DFF registered?

SG06 DFF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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