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WJ56 BVZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,780 miles

Nearside Front seat lose in the runners.

Offside Front lower arm back bush split.

Rear brakes slightly binding.

child seat fitted n/s/r at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

slight play in front anti roll bar links.

weld on rear exhaust pipe hanger broken.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,594 miles

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

Nearside Front seat lose in the runners.

Nearside Front tyre very low inner and outer edge.

Offside Front lower arm back bush split.

Offside Front tyre very low inner edge.

Rear brakes slightly binding.

child seat fitted n/s/r at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

slight play in front anti roll bar links.

weld on rear exhaust pipe hanger broken.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer top metal layer corroded and breaking up

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,347 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,446 miles

Offside Rear worn on inside close to limit

adv tracking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn on inside close to limit

adv tracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,944 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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WJ56 BVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ56 BVZ, 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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WJ56 BVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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