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SV06 VAU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 64,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,621 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,223 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 51,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,291 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing in tread

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,546 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,148 miles

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

offside rear seat belt does not retract fully (advise replacement)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,309 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc is burnt indicating a brake bind at some point

Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,309 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc is burnt indicating a brake bind at some point

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,537 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 11,515 miles

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 5,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,616 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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SV06 VAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV06 VAU, 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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SV06 VAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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