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NL56 MWU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 MWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 117,610 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,607 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 115,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 110,036 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,646 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 96,646 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 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 2 Nov 2018 91,342 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Heat Shields Insecure

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pump noisy

spare Tyre insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,756 miles

Central Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pump noisy

spare Tyre insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,681 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front pipe hanger broken

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front pipe hanger broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,233 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,981 miles

exhaust mounts heavy corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust mounts heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,100 miles

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)

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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NL56 MWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NL56 MWU, 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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NL56 MWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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