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YC06 VEW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,524 mi
Last recorded164,524 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,524 miles

movement in drivers' seat frame but not affecting seat back and seat belt.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 164,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking number one injector or spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

movement in drivers' seat frame but not affecting seat back and seat belt.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 157,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 146,705 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 146,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 142,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 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 6 Aug 2018 131,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,173 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 123,173 miles

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

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,925 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt feathered

Offside Rear seat belt feathered

both front headlights becoming opac

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting

engine cover fitted

exhaust centre box heavily corroded but not blowing

front brake discs corroded

under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,070 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn unevenly

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,070 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn unevenly

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear

nearside and offside rear seat belts webbing slightly deteriorated/frayed but not significantly weakened and not restricting the operation of the belts

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,629 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear

nearside and offside rear seat belts webbing slightly deteriorated/frayed but not significantly weakened and not restricting the operation of the belts

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

centre rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 71,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

centre rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,402 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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YC06 VEW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC06 VEW, 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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YC06 VEW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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