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BV56 XUE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge/splits

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering rack damp

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear/suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge/splits

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering rack damp

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear/suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,168 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low inner

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

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

Power steering rack damp

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front/rear brake pads getting low

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,383 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,322 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear under trays fitted hiding rear bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,740 miles

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

Rear under trays fitted hiding rear bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,051 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,976 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 XUE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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