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BV56 XVM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,345 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,317 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged.

Rear undercarriage corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2018 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking out profusely. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

Rear undercarriage corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,224 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,497 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,445 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVM, 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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What year was BV56 XVM registered?

BV56 XVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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