2006 Ford Focus C-Max · 17,721 MOT tests
2006 Ford Focus C-Max reliability
2006 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Focus C-Max years (17,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- 48.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 104,024
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,721
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.5% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.1%
- Suspension20.5%
- Tyres10.5%
- Brakes10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 8.75%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 5.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.54%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.14%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.17%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.89%)
Is a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max reliable?
2006 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 48.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Focus C-Max years (17,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (8.75% of tests), position lamp not working (5.17% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Focus C-Max shows 104,024 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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