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WV06 VAX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,411 miles

Engine slightly smoky under acceleration

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 70,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,866 miles

Emissions not tested SMOKE A LOT (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 66,666 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/F REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter contaminated.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear number plate light dim.

front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated.(cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated.(cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outwards. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter contaminated.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn.(heavily lipped). also inner surface scored at edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear number plate light dim.

front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,660 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 44,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,717 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,717 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 37,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 37,965 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,437 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WV06 VAX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV06 VAX, 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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WV06 VAX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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