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NV56 TDU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 TDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,930 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,402 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant open bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,045 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 106,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,624 miles

bonnet was difficult to open

Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,624 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet was difficult to open

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,957 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,957 miles

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

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

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

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 TDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV56 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV56 TDU registered?

NV56 TDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is NV56 TDU safe to buy?

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