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E42 BKE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,983 mi
Last recorded120,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 BKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 113,534 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 113,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,859 miles

Rear axle bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,859 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2015 82,100 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,410 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,003 miles

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

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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E42 BKE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E42 BKE, 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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E42 BKE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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