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FN56 TLU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,763 mi
Last recorded166,763 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 166,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,578 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,926 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Centre (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Centre (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,342 miles

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

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

tread on offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 26,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN56 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FN56 TLU, 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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FN56 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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