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NX56 VKE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,137 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer tread and cracking 205/55/16

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,843 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shields above center and rear exhaust are insecure

Fail 31 May 2019 74,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shields above center and rear exhaust are insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,869 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak N/S Gearbox driveshaft seal ()

Fail 30 May 2017 64,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak N/S Gearbox driveshaft seal ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 May 2016 59,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,285 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,197 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,197 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 17,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,330 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 VKE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

NX56 VKE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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