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AD53 BYE

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 88,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,789 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 86,777 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,644 miles

both front tyres right on 1.6mm legal limit replace a.s.a.p

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower arm bushes begining to split

o/s/r no plate lamp dim

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,516 miles

lower arm bushes begining to split

o/s/r no plate lamp dim

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,687 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 48,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 31,089 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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AD53 BYE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 BYE, 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 AD53 BYE registered?

AD53 BYE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is AD53 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BYE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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