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AY56 XCN

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,269 mi
Last recorded176,269 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 176,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 169,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 160,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 153,051 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 146,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,989 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,273 miles

Exhaust heat shield slight loose

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,268 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,937 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,141 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 79,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,299 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,793 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 XCN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XCN, 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 AY56 XCN registered?

AY56 XCN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XCN safe to buy?

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