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AB51 PAD

2006 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,259 mi
Last recorded45,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 PAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not operating.

Rear Rear bumper slightly loose.

Fail 10 Jun 2026 45,259 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not operating.

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate lamp not operating. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear bumper slightly loose.

Pass 12 May 2025 43,279 miles

All metal brake pipes heavily coated in black underseal

All vehicle undercarriage and suspension heavily coated in black underseal

Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes split

OSF wing excessively corroded and holed behind sideskirt,still secure at present

Fail 9 May 2025 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

All metal brake pipes heavily coated in black underseal

All vehicle undercarriage and suspension heavily coated in black underseal

OSF wing excessively corroded and holed behind sideskirt,still secure at present

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,496 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 40,484 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 38,570 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,637 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 34,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,877 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AB51 PAD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB51 PAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB51 PAD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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