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RN55 BTU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 109,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,751 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 101,198 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,457 miles

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

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,854 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,403 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,746 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,825 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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RN55 BTU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN55 BTU, 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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RN55 BTU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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