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BV56 BAO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,922 mi
Last recorded100,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,607 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking May be to bottle. Or pressure build up from pump. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing badley on inner edges vehical needs tracking.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing badley on inner edges vehical needs tracking.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,258 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre on 2mil

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV56 BAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV56 BAO, 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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BV56 BAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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