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BJ55 XOV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 142,968 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouded

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

screen chipped

Fail 19 Mar 2021 142,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses clouded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,332 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 127,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 115,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 101,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,241 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,315 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,065 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 22,196 miles

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

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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BJ55 XOV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ55 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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