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NC06 ZBU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,502 mi
Last recorded153,502 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 148,313 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2023 148,289 miles

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 144,069 miles

Offside Front drivers seat has movement within the seat base

Fail 12 May 2022 144,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front drivers seat has movement within the seat base

Pass 7 May 2021 139,808 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside corrosion to floor and sill

Offside Front drivers seats has movement with in the seat base

Offside corrosion to floor and sill

coolant below min level

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 7 May 2021 139,808 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside corrosion to floor and sill

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

Offside Front drivers seats has movement with in the seat base

Offside corrosion to floor and sill

coolant below min level

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2020 135,617 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 135,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,224 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 122,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,601 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 108,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 27 May 2015 100,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 100,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 94,350 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,249 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 11 Jun 2012 78,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,973 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine undertray fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2009 47,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine undertray fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

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 ZBU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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