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BD55 WBE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,242 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferule n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferule n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 121,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 121,686 miles

Service brake lagging in operation spongey (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 112,201 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,700 miles

oil leak on engine

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,434 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,859 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,859 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,460 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,055 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,442 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 46,220 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,409 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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BD55 WBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD55 WBE, 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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BD55 WBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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