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BT56 ZWU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,981 mi
Last recorded71,981 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ZWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 91,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,961 miles

both headlamps fading

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,395 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,928 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 39,928 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,303 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE PADS / DISCS POSS > 3/6,000 MILES ***

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 23,303 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE PADS / DISCS POSS > 3/6,000 MILES ***

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWU, 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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What year was BT56 ZWU registered?

BT56 ZWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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