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LJ06 BHW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,269 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,156 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 103,372 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,712 miles

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

Slight play front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,612 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,612 miles

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

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 23,644 miles

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

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

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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LJ06 BHW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ06 BHW, 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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LJ06 BHW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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