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AK56 XFR

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,257 mi
Last recorded137,257 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,257 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 137,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in very poor cond badly corroded & holed in many places AD REPLACE FULL EXHAUST SOON (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms large front bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,098 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,089 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,811 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 92,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,025 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 89,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,536 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,073 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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AK56 XFR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK56 XFR, 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 AK56 XFR registered?

AK56 XFR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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