MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image
Coolant level low
Exhaust heatshields partially insecure
Front Lower Both wishbone rear bushes heavily deteriorated and resulting in partial movement
Oil leaks (on the fringe of being considered excessive)
Vehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded
Vehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded
Wheel rim slightly distorted/buckled
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image
Coolant level low
Exhaust heatshields partially insecure
Front Lower Both wishbone rear bushes heavily deteriorated and resulting in partial movement
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaks (on the fringe of being considered excessive)
Vehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded
Vehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded
Wheel rim slightly distorted/buckled
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and under side heavily covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension very corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and under side heavily covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension very corroded
bonnet stiff to open
h/b travel on limit
oil leak on limit
rear suspension very rusty
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
battery light on
bonnet stiff to open
oil leak on limit
rear suspension very rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s mirror damaged, n/s inner door handle broken door still opens, head lamp beam patterns weak
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s mirror damaged, n/s inner door handle broken door still opens, head lamp beam patterns weak
Battery light coming on and off
Nearside front wheel damaged
Nearside mirror damaged and temporary repair
Nearside rear reflector damaged
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Offside rear wheel damaged
Oil leak
Nearside mirror damaged and temporary repair
Nearside rear reflector damaged
Windscreen cracked - not in view of road
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside mirror damaged and temporary repair
Nearside rear reflector damaged
Windscreen cracked - not in view of road
oil leak
both beam patterns weak
brake pedal has slight travel (new pads fitted)
ns mirror damaged
nsr reflector damaged
underneath covered in oil leaks
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both beam patterns weak
ns mirror damaged
nsr reflector damaged
underneath covered in oil leaks
NSR REFLECTOR DAMAGED
OIL LEAK ENGINE
OSR TYRE GETTING LOW
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs poor
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs poor
both front tyres getting low
rear brake pads getting low
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
nearside front tyre side wall split
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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BJ56 PMV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2006.
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