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AD55 MPU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 141,005 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 141,005 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 132,726 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,617 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,617 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,490 miles

Nearside Headlight intensity slightly reduced

Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,490 miles

Nearside Headlight intensity slightly reduced

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,943 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/Dash Cam mount ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,945 miles

Slight play in steering tie rods

Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,945 miles

Slight play in steering tie rods

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,987 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack tie rod

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,088 miles

slight play nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,059 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Some free play in the NS rack end.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,974 miles

NS rack end has some free play.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,661 miles

Some free play in the NS rack end.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,636 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Some free play in the NS rack end.

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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AD55 MPU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD55 MPU, 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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AD55 MPU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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