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BT56 PFU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,768 mi
Last recorded136,768 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 PFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 136,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2025 136,768 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 111,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,803 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 64,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2016 56,912 miles

Minor cracks nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,599 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 45,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 45,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 39,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 32,685 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 24 May 2012 32,685 miles

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

oil level on minimum

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 25,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 25,103 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 17,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 17,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,690 miles

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

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

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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BT56 PFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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