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BV56 RZE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,180 mi
Last recorded101,180 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 RZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,180 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,652 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriation

Offside Front Upper Oil leak engin oil leaking on suspension and tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wear

Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,652 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriation

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak engin oil leaking on suspension and tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wear

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,866 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,553 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,336 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BV56 RZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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