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BV56 YDF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,587 mi
Last recorded105,587 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 105,587 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 5 Aug 2017 105,587 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,861 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tred worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,861 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tred worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,639 miles

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

Front numberplate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,737 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,711 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S front & rear tyres slightly perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,947 miles

injector seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,906 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

injector seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,029 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 YDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YDF, 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 YDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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