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HF56 BYC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 BYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 122,005 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.98 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,585 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

EML illuminated

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

Noise from engine under acceleration

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,319 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Both catches (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not fully retract (5.2.5b)

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Frayed (5.2.2a)

Noise from engine under acceleration

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,756 miles

Child seats fitted in rear (rear seat belts not checked)

N/s washer jet slightly blocked

N/s/f tyre thin on both edges

N/s/r tyre on limit

O/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

all exhaust support brackets badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,616 miles

child seat at offside rear(seat belt unexamined)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner hub

wear in nearside front lower wishbone,rear bush

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat at offside rear(seat belt unexamined)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner hub

wear in nearside front lower wishbone,rear bush

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,251 miles

wear in rear bush of nearside front wishbone

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,511 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,207 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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HF56 BYC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF56 BYC, 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 HF56 BYC registered?

HF56 BYC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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