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EY56 XDW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,113 mi
Last recorded190,113 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 XDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 190,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 190,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 175,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure is mostly reflective tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure is reflective tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to rear underside

Fail 21 Feb 2025 175,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure is mostly reflective tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure is reflective tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to rear underside

Pass 5 Mar 2024 163,271 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 163,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 156,120 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,664 miles

Nearside headlamp beams cloudy

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear reflector not facing the rear both slightly displaced (4.8.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,780 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2021 141,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,908 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Mar 2019 126,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,388 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield lose by rear box

oil leak drive belt area

Fail 18 Sep 2017 108,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield lose by rear box

oil leak drive belt area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,251 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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EY56 XDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 EY56 XDW, 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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EY56 XDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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