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NV56 KAU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 85,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2024 85,835 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,282 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

oil residue on engine

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2022 78,277 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

oil residue on engine

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to open Bonnet, can not inspect engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,397 miles

Bonnet release mechanism faulty unable to open Bonnet to inspect Engine bay

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre & outer wall slight damage

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

rear Exhaust tail pipe mount corroded & weak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,973 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 35,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,817 miles

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

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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NV56 KAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAU, 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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What year was NV56 KAU registered?

NV56 KAU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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