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HY56 YWV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,936 mi
Last recorded122,936 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 122,936 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 122,936 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 113,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 99,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,957 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,405 miles

Oil leak possible rocker cover gasket and O/s Drive shaft oil seal

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced scratched/glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced scratched/glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced retaining clips worn & not fully secure but headlamp remains secure in position not affecting aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced scratched/glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced scratched/glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced retaining clips worn & not fully secure but headlamp remains secure in position not affecting aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge of tyre

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,677 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge of tyre

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,221 miles

play in offside front seat mechanism

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,473 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,845 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,055 miles

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

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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HY56 YWV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY56 YWV, 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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HY56 YWV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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