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NG55 DVM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,578 mi
Last recorded126,578 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 DVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 120,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,557 miles

steering notchy

Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,969 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,969 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp lens misted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp lens misted

exhaust metal mount corroded and broken

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,938 miles

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

Front exhaust flex pipe support bracket detached from pipe.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone .Marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Stepping badly on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Stepping badly on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front exhaust flex pipe support bracket detached from pipe.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone .Marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,334 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouding

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

Nearside Rear Nail

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Rear Tyre flat spotting ! wheel bearing sound?

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both headlamp lenses clouding

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

Nearside Rear Nail

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Rear Tyre flat spotting ! wheel bearing sound?

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,316 miles

Both front wiper blades worn!

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,627 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars!

Front wiper blades noisy in operation!

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,658 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres perrishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,719 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,407 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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NG55 DVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NG55 DVM, 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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NG55 DVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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