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RF56 XTL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 81,035 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished in tread. (10 years old)

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH headlamp lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and lower suspension arms badly corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing badly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 71,202 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 71,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,780 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,425 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 64,746 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,741 miles

Offside Rear Residue at brake caliper

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,096 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 42,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,220 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 17,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,383 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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RF56 XTL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 RF56 XTL, 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 RF56 XTL registered?

RF56 XTL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is RF56 XTL safe to buy?

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