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BP55 LPX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 LPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,305 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,303 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking to limit at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

engine had noise

front track control arm bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust box blowing slightly and in very poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,810 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking to limit at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine had noise

front track control arm bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust box blowing slightly and in very poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,210 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,477 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,357 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,752 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,063 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slight damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,524 miles

front number plate slight damage

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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BP55 LPX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP55 LPX, 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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BP55 LPX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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