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AY56 XGX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,028 mi
Last recorded219,028 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 219,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 208,363 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 208,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 195,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 139,819 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NS/OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 116,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 116,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 84,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,383 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern on both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,879 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,836 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 XGX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 XGX registered?

AY56 XGX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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