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FL56 BJE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,601 miles

nearside & offside head deteriorated pattans poor

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside & offside head deteriorated pattans poor

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 57,011 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Child seat fitted.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

O/S/R tyre has age related cracks in tread, no cords showing at time of test.

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 51,534 miles

N/S/R tyre tread low.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low.

Overall handbrake efficiency just passed.

Pass 26 May 2011 47,029 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 47,016 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,649 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,089 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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FL56 BJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL56 BJE, 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 FL56 BJE registered?

FL56 BJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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