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AY56 XCM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is loose

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is loose

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 112,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,910 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,703 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,345 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,799 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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AY56 XCM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY56 XCM, 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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AY56 XCM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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