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SP56 NVU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,706 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear sub frame and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wishbones corroded both

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,606 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,606 miles

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

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,083 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

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

exhaust corroded

worn wiper blades

Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,062 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre has cracking arount the tred

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,237 miles

the offside front tyre is bald around the inner edge but no cord or ply is visable & it is not more than 2/3 of the tyres width

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,237 miles

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

the offside front tyre is bald around the inner edge but no cord or ply is visable & it is not more than 2/3 of the tyres width

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

the front brake discs are worn & pitted

the rear reg plate is starting to delaminate but is still readable

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,937 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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SP56 NVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP56 NVU, 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 SP56 NVU registered?

SP56 NVU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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