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NH55 AOE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,103 mi
Last recorded76,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 AOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 57,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,688 miles

Dampness noticed around bottom of brake servo area during test, cleaned off and did not reappear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Dampness noticed around bottom of brake servo area during test, cleaned off and did not reappear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 45,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,357 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside, undersealed. Limited vision.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front sub frame corroding

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Undersealed, unable to fully examine condition of chassis/brake pipes etc

Fail 27 Sep 2017 37,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front sub frame corroding

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undersealed, unable to fully examine condition of chassis/brake pipes etc

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,885 miles

Both rear brake hose rubber sleeves deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing on inner walls

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

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Wiper starting to smear slightly

Rear subframe and lower arms/wishbones coroding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,885 miles

Both rear brake hose rubber sleeves deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing on inner walls

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

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Wiper starting to smear slightly

Rear subframe and lower arms/wishbones coroding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,550 miles

Front inner faces brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate (recommend changing next service)

Offside Rear flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate (recommend changing next service )

Rear tyres getting low

front crossmember and suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,088 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out on outer raised tread,advise renewing asap(205/55/16)

offside rear tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,652 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,684 miles

chunk out off off side rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,498 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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NH55 AOE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH55 AOE, 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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NH55 AOE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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