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BN56 KVM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,971 miles

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

engine breather pipe calasped

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

drivers seat frame worn

front and rear tyres different size

Fail 12 Sep 2023 107,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

drivers seat frame worn

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,443 miles

driver seat loose

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres- wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,443 miles

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

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

driver seat loose

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres- wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,736 miles

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

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

perishing and cracking to rear tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,468 miles

both front tyres worn to limit perished and worn very badly inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn to limit perished and worn badly on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,228 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and wearing low

slight cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,780 miles

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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BN56 KVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN56 KVM, 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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BN56 KVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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