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SV06 VJC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 102,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 101,164 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

various corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 13 May 2025 101,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

various corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 22 May 2024 99,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 96,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm apx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm apx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 85,806 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low but unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible /V/ (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,473 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe mounting broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 66,472 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear exhaust pipe mounting broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,319 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 45,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,150 miles

slight uneven wear at offside front tyre (inner edge)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,906 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 23,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,162 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,845 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 VJC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SV06 VJC, 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 VJC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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