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DG56 BHP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,764 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 92,764 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,724 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 90,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 84,628 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle in limp mode (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Misfire, struggling to start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear pads look low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear seat folded unable to inspect seat belts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,809 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 58,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,378 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,078 miles

fuel cap damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,274 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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DG56 BHP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG56 BHP, 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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DG56 BHP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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