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YK56 SXL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,035 mi
Last recorded165,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 165,035 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Front slight oil leak steering rack and power steering bottle pump area

Front wiper blades getting worn

Nearside Front brake slight binding advise repair

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

Offside Front coolant leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s wearing thin advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroding under body in a dry rusty condition

Fail 17 Jul 2024 165,033 miles

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

Front slight oil leak engine

Front slight oil leak steering rack and power steering bottle pump area

Front wiper blades getting worn

Nearside Front brake slight binding advise repair

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

Offside Front coolant leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s wearing thin advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroding under body in a dry rusty condition

Pass 24 Jul 2023 156,513 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Front slight oil weep on steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s waering thin advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s close to wear limit advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2023 156,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no image lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak engine

Offside Front slight oil weep on steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s waering thin advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s close to wear limit advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2022 148,141 miles

Front front head lamp lens dulling

Front steering rack as slight oil weep

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear brake pads and brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2021 139,209 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 23 Jul 2020 129,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both check in future (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and brake pipes cables all dry rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2020 129,503 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lenes req polish or new (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both check in future (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and brake pipes cables all dry rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,734 miles

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 18 Jul 2019 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,787 miles

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

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

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

wax oil needed

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

wax oil needed

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,134 miles

underbody dry going rusty req clean wax oil grease through out all brake pipes and springs

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,022 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,022 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,037 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,503 miles

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

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

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

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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YK56 SXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK56 SXL, 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 YK56 SXL registered?

YK56 SXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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