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NL56 OEY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,988 mi
Last recorded149,988 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 149,988 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,983 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,859 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 136,863 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 116,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,646 miles

rear tyres cracking perished

Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,646 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres cracking perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,014 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,620 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,393 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 19,393 miles

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

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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NL56 OEY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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