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LT56 ZTV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 107,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 107,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 97,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,389 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,080 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,792 miles

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

Headlight lens require cleaning

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,875 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and centre read worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band (advise replacement)

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and centre read worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band (advise replacement)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,788 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lense deteriorating (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,551 miles

N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER INCORRECT HOWEVER SECURE ARE PRESENT

O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER INCORRECT HOWEVER SECURE ARE PRESENT

Fail 12 Jan 2017 54,365 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,539 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 45,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,785 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 8,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 4,329 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LT56 ZTV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT56 ZTV, 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 LT56 ZTV registered?

LT56 ZTV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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