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AC56 BEN

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 BEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 156,190 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 151,997 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

intercooler bracket broken

Fail 18 Dec 2017 144,494 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

intercooler bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,498 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 134,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 123,556 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,732 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,976 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,217 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,356 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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AC56 BEN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AC56 BEN, 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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What year was AC56 BEN registered?

AC56 BEN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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