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GX56 BUA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,534 mi
Last recorded109,534 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,534 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 109,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,cord exposure imminent (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,779 miles

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 100,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s head lamp lens poor condition

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,935 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight noise on wheel rotation unable to identify at time of test

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,700 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,918 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,094 miles

one segment of upper stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Dec 2010 45,090 miles

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

one segment of upper stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,744 miles

front inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,845 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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GX56 BUA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX56 BUA, 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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GX56 BUA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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