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BT56 PBV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,701 mi
Last recorded111,701 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 PBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,538 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 89,952 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,556 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,258 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 43,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,764 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 22,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 17,746 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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BT56 PBV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange 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 BT56 PBV, 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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BT56 PBV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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