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PE56 BDU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,542 mi
Last recorded57,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 57,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight grease leak

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Fail 4 Dec 2023 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs ? Due too lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,011 miles

Slight pitting rear brake discs

Fail 11 Dec 2020 50,011 miles

Slight pitting rear brake discs

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,483 miles

Slight pitting front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2019 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres ? Cracking in tread ? Advise new tyres

Slight pitting front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,421 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,943 miles

Both rear tyres ? Badly stepped in tread ? Possible road noise?

Slight tearing ? Rear trailing arm bushes ?

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,831 miles

Both rear tyres stepping in tread on inner edge ? Possible road noise

Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,831 miles

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

Both rear tyres stepping in tread on inner edge ? Possible road noise

Pass 24 Jan 2015 34,863 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges ?

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,756 miles

nearside offside front tyres wearing off 205/55/16

Fail 16 Jan 2014 29,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside offside front tyres wearing off 205/55/16

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,382 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and seperating

offside front tyre wearing off inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2011 13,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,907 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,708 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
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PE56 BDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PE56 BDU, 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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PE56 BDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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