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BV56 BCE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,555 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable drum stick (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHIELD DROPPED ONTO EXHAUST

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,710 miles

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

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

heat shield dropped onto exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,914 miles

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

rear heat shield dropped ont exhaust

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

rear heat shield dropped ont exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BV56 BCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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