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CN56 ZNV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 ZNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

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

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

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

few areas of corrosion

unidentified fluid leak

windscreen washers defective

Fail 2 Oct 2025 144,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

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

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

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

few areas of corrosion

unidentified fluid leak

windscreen washers defective

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 136,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,864 miles

Front Both wiper blades smearing

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

Headlamp lens deteriorated/poor image

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mandatory reflector slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components general corrosion also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Both wiper blades smearing

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

Headlamp lens deteriorated/poor image

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mandatory reflector slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components general corrosion also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,042 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 115,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 109,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 102,703 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 24 May 2018 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 84,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,147 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,906 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,151 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

auxillary belt structure seperated/frayed

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,664 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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CN56 ZNV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CN56 ZNV, 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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CN56 ZNV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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