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BC53 SSC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 SSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,577 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,526 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,953 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 92,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,352 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 81,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,882 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,657 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,008 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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BC53 SSC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC53 SSC, 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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BC53 SSC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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