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BJ56 PLO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,971 mi
Last recorded186,971 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 186,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 171,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 171,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 162,484 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2017 151,825 miles

Oil leak ()

backbox corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,874 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

diesel fumes under bonnet suspect leak but trims fitted

emissions only just met limits

engine fault warning on

exhaust corroded

front indicators slightly white

nail in o/s/r tyre /slow puncture

o/s/r wheel dented

Pass 3 May 2014 97,581 miles

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 91,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 77,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,287 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,271 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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 PLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ56 PLO, 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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BJ56 PLO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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