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EX56 NFM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,047 mi
Last recorded135,047 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 NFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 135,047 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERONG ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERONG ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

PRS NO ENGINE OIL ON DIP STICK

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,094 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust flexis deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,094 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust flexis deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,385 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush deteriorating

exhaust shield loose

front tyres worn on edge

tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,660 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 73,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 48,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,806 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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EX56 NFM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 EX56 NFM, 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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What year was EX56 NFM registered?

EX56 NFM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 NFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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