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EX56 NTL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,810 mi
Last recorded121,810 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

general corrosion to underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,727 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,749 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 108,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 66,005 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2014 58,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,259 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear brake pads starting to get low??.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,973 miles

Both rear tyres worn very unevenly and smooth on edges

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 NTL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

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

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