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BD56 EPU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,104 mi
Last recorded108,104 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,104 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,766 miles

Headlights beam images poor

Surface corrosion- all brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,766 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion- all brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,051 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,345 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD56 EPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD56 EPU, 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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BD56 EPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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