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NV06 ZTL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,834 mi
Last recorded103,834 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 103,834 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel free off brake (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 94,677 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2022 94,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 90,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 90,588 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire resequre shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2020 84,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washers topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 78,887 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 May 2019 78,887 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working fitted bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,147 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,297 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in outer wall

Pass 20 May 2016 62,871 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking in outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,160 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,555 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,552 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front tyre slightly perished.

Off side rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 24 May 2012 38,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front tyre slightly perished.

Off side rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake discs pitted lack of use

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,212 miles

all discs pitted lack of use

Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,206 miles

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

all discs pitted lack of use

Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,731 miles

Nearside 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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NV06 ZTL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 NV06 ZTL, 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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NV06 ZTL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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