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YL06 GVU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 GVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,446 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

headlamps tarnished

Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,446 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

headlamps tarnished

Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,446 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

headlamps tarnished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre approaching wear indicators

head lamps tarnished

Fail 4 Jan 2018 96,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre approaching wear indicators

head lamps tarnished

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,798 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 81,793 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,465 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,460 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2014 44,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,096 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 34,096 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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,246 miles

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

brakepipes obscured

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,267 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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YL06 GVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YL06 GVU, 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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What year was YL06 GVU registered?

YL06 GVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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