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AU56 XBC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,312 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,752 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tailpipe cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

engine damp with oil

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front discs inner face corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,316 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,739 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 34,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,634 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AU56 XBC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 XBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 XBC registered?

AU56 XBC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AU56 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 XBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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