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EX56 NHV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 NHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 136,713 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 136,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,801 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,520 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,794 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and 2mm

Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and 2mm

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,164 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,587 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,458 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NHV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EX56 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

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

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