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SO06 VWC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 VWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,433 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear sills slightly corroded inner +outter

under body has corrosion in areas

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,977 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat back has a lot of free play in mechanism.

Passengers mirror glass insecure.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat back has a lot of free play in mechanism.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Passengers mirror glass insecure.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,774 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,476 miles

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

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

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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SO06 VWC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SO06 VWC, 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 SO06 VWC registered?

SO06 VWC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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