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VO06 VLM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,383 mi
Last recorded143,383 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 143,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,755 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,097 miles

nsr shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,138 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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VO06 VLM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO06 VLM, 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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VO06 VLM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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