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NJ56 PUX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 PUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2024 171,404 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Control Arm Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Control Arm Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Control Arm Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Control Arm Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 3 Nov 2022 138,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 138,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,531 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,531 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,885 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 89,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,365 miles

Central heat shield adrift

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs really corroded on inside face (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Central heat shield adrift

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs really corroded on inside face (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,852 miles

All tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,203 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,203 miles

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

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

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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NJ56 PUX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ56 PUX, 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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NJ56 PUX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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