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BV56 RZB

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,724 mi
Last recorded143,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 RZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,414 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket snapped

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,907 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,573 miles

Advise condition front plus rear number plate border line .

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,569 miles

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

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

Advise condition front plus rear number plate border line .

Advise front brake calliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise rear brake calliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise uneven wear on both rear tyres border line .

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge , strongly advise 205 55 16 91 v

Fail 25 Mar 2017 106,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge , strongly advise 205 55 16 91 v

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,232 miles

O/S rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,508 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,394 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

damage to both ns doors

gearbox oil leak

general body damage

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,394 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damage to both ns doors

gearbox oil leak

general body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f

damage to n/s/r of car

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,745 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

brake fluid level low

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

gearbox oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,822 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r body panel damage

Fail 23 Mar 2010 15,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,535 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
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BV56 RZB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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