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BJ56 PHX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 137,763 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 134,765 miles

Bonnet hard to open, key/lock worn but does open

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 134,754 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet hard to open, key/lock worn but does open

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 131,034 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 130,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 124,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 116,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 108,163 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,995 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,897 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,035 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BJ56 PHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ56 PHX, 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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What year was BJ56 PHX registered?

BJ56 PHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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