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BV56 XVN

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,011 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Corroded and slightly insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush splitting on back of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body has corrosion but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush splitting on back of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear seats have movement but not insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,624 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 73,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 41,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,404 miles

wear on front tyres on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracks in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,603 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,741 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,808 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 XVN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

BV56 XVN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BV56 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XVN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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