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LA06 BWE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,161 mi
Last recorded131,161 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 131,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,868 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,152 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2018 115,035 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,724 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 112,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres have deep cracks in tread but neither are exposing inner cording at present

front inner brake padss wearing low

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,510 miles

both front tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,510 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,009 miles

Nearside 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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LA06 BWE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA06 BWE, 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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LA06 BWE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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