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NX56 SXD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,205 mi
Last recorded170,205 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 SXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 170,205 miles

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

bonnet needs to be opened with long screwdriver

Fail 28 Feb 2026 170,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bonnet needs to be opened with long screwdriver

Pass 27 Jan 2025 151,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 151,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,249 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,420 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,009 miles

Electrical wiring insecure coolant fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,009 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure coolant fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 81,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Doesn't retract fully. (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,893 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,071 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR unable to check seatbelt

Child seat fitted to OSR unable to check seatbelt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,114 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 10,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,697 miles

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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NX56 SXD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NX56 SXD, 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 NX56 SXD registered?

NX56 SXD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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