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ST06 XHB

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,191 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,535 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 75,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,237 miles

battery light on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,045 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure back hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Bad Play And Noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm And Wire Shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wire Shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very Slight Play And Noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,401 miles

Battery light on dash

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has been sealed up with sealant (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 57,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on dash

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

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,612 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

both front brake discs are corroded on inner sides

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,101 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on innersides

rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front brake discs are corroded on innersides

rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all front and rear suspension components are becoming heavily corroded

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,002 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres feathered

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,901 miles

front tyre treads feathered slightly at insides

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,680 miles

front tyre treads showing signs of feathering at insides

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering shudder under braking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,029 miles

o/s front tyre tread damaged both inner and outer

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 23,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,996 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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ST06 XHB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST06 XHB, 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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ST06 XHB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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