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AY56 XDF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 71,495 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 65,067 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,456 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,135 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,222 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 54,222 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,909 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

some movement at drivers seat rear fixing - recommend early attention

Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,839 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

some movement at drivers seat rear fixing - recommend early attention

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front seat slightly loose on rear nearside corner - recommend further investigation

Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,619 miles

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

drivers seat loose on left rear corner - recommend further investgation

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,619 miles

drivers seat loose on left rear corner - recommend further investgation

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,413 miles

drivers seat slightly loose/insecure on rear of nearside runner - recommend early attention

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,775 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 XDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

AY56 XDF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is AY56 XDF safe to buy?

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