2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Focus C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,246 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,246 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    263 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    255 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    216 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.8%
  2. Suspension27.5%
  3. Brakes14.2%
  4. Tyres12.6%
  5. Body & chassis12.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2006 Ford Focus C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,246 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Focus C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).