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BV56 XPT

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,766 mi
Last recorded163,766 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 163,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 163,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 153,702 miles

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

Movement in drivers seat frame

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 153,702 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Movement in drivers seat frame

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 144,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Movement in drivers seat

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion sub frame and suspension arms

Movement in drivers seat back

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 135,775 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion sub frame and suspension arms

Movement in drivers seat back

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

movement drivers seat rail

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,196 miles

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,329 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

drivers seat runner worn

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,984 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted obscuring view of some suspension components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,054 miles

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

slight play both front wishbone bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,207 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,947 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has a cut in treads

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,180 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 XPT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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