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NL06 OBJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 135,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

rear wiper not working

Fail 28 Nov 2019 135,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

rear wiper not working

Pass 2 Apr 2018 122,146 miles

Anti pollution light showing on dash.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,825 miles

EML on

both front tyres worn unevenly

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

centre exhaust heat shield has clips adrift

front brake discs worn and corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust hanger detached

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

both front tyres worn unevenly

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

centre exhaust heat shield has clips adrift

front brake discs worn and corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,669 miles

EML on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wishbone, rear bushes worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,380 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front wishbone, rear bushes worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,698 miles

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

engine light on

front number plate delaminated

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads are low

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,698 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine light on

front number plate delaminated

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads are low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,993 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rear pads hard to see

move obstruction in windscreen

rear discs worn

slight leak from nearside cv boot

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 205/55/16

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,993 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rear pads hard to see

move obstruction in windscreen

rear discs worn

slight leak from nearside cv boot

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 205/55/16

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,138 miles

rear tyres have uneven wear (3mm on inner edges)

slight play in front wishbone bushes

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,715 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,395 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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NL06 OBJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL06 OBJ, 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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NL06 OBJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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