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BL55 TVT

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,546 mi
Last recorded99,546 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage where pipes go into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Lens slightly damaged, taped over (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage where pipes go into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 95,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,206 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 59,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,603 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,661 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BL55 TVT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL55 TVT, 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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BL55 TVT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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