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NC06 FGZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,284 mi
Last recorded159,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 FGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 159,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,273 miles

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

exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2020 155,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s/r cable snapped (1.1.6 (c))

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

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 150,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 150,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure but cant fall off

both silencers deteriorating still ok

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

Fail 16 Aug 2018 143,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure but cant fall off

both silencers deteriorating still ok

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,273 miles

exhaust system deteriorating.

heat shields insecure.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,273 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)

exhaust system deteriorating.

heat shields insecure.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer tread

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

rear heat-shield insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2016 129,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer tread

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

rear heat-shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,437 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills and inner sills rusty

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust flex and centre and rear silencers deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sill bottom covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 122,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills and inner sills rusty

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust flex and centre and rear silencers deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sill bottom covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front exhaust flex and both silencers deteriorating

o/s/f macpherson strut has oil misting

rear exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sill covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front exhaust flex and both silencers deteriorating

o/s/f macpherson strut has oil misting

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,286 miles

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

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

Offside rear indicator holder poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,286 miles

Offside rear indicator holder poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,837 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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NC06 FGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NC06 FGZ, 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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NC06 FGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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