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AY56 XCZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 165,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 160,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 160,833 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 160,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 144,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 143,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 130,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,128 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 80,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower suspension wish bone rubber bush worn deterioration showing

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension wish bone bush worn deterioration showing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,020 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 62,840 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,846 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,871 miles

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

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

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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AY56 XCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY56 XCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 XCZ registered?

AY56 XCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AY56 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 XCZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY56 XCZ have outstanding finance?

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