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FY56 YDW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,635 mi
Last recorded149,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 149,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,368 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 141,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,357 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,939 miles

both front headlight deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2018 119,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front headlight deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,402 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

PETROL OUTER FLAP MISSING

Fail 24 Jun 2017 104,402 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PETROL OUTER FLAP MISSING

Pass 20 May 2016 91,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,545 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,369 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to the nearside & offside rear

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seats fitted to the nearside & offside rear

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,823 miles

n/s&o/s front & n/s rear tyres side wall damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,557 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox casing

oil leak from sump

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FY56 YDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY56 YDW, 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 FY56 YDW registered?

FY56 YDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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