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NV56 KAO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,197 mi
Last recorded149,197 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 149,197 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatsheild slightly loose

Fail 13 Jan 2026 149,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges and osr (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatsheild slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2025 136,887 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,204 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame and associated suspension components lightly corroded, consummate with age

Fail 2 Jan 2024 130,192 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear sub frame and associated suspension components lightly corroded, consummate with age

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 125,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,989 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16W ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant below minimum level

engine oil below minimum level

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16W ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant below minimum level

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,722 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 116,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 111,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 111,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 108,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,489 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen

engine coolant below minimum level

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,091 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,206 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 97,206 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,232 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16W

TRACKING

Fail 8 Mar 2014 93,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16W

TRACKING

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,130 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,891 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,205 miles

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

nearside side repeeter on mirror has slight damage

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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NV56 KAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NV56 KAO, 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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NV56 KAO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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