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BJ55 XMP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 129,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 123,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 112,458 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,413 miles

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

Front Outer both front headlamp lenses faded

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

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 2 May 2019 99,320 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 99,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 56,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Cutch aiti-slip missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2013 47,423 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough.

Pass 8 May 2012 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 12 May 2011 30,174 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,420 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2010 27,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,517 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 21,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BJ55 XMP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ55 XMP, 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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BJ55 XMP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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