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SM56 NVE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,282 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both front wings badly corroded at lower fixings

Both outer sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,282 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both front wings badly corroded at lower fixings

Both outer sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,523 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,475 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,362 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,826 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 40,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,609 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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SM56 NVE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM56 NVE, 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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SM56 NVE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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