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AY56 XDT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 107,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,530 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads WORN to tread wear bars tyre tread at 2MM Both sides Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 98,528 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads WORN to tread wear bars tyre tread at 2MM Both sides Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,215 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,177 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Noise at wheel on brake and spin check

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

vibration on front under power

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,074 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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AY56 XDT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XDT, 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 AY56 XDT registered?

AY56 XDT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XDT safe to buy?

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