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NJ56 XCH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 XCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 120,018 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2025 120,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,232 miles

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 112,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

radiator mount corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 106,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

radiator mount corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,552 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed and deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,503 miles

Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE TREAD

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

Front POOR AIM ON WASHER JETS AND SMEAR ON WIPERS

Rear TYRES TO WEAR BARS

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,064 miles

Front both dip beam pattern poor

Front both wipers have a slight smear

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,812 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FRONT LOOSE

N/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM POOR PATTERN

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,991 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,263 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,475 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,305 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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NJ56 XCH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJ56 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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