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AD55 MRX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,692 miles

Nearside Lower Seal area damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 120,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 113,391 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,041 miles

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

both rear tyres have worn on inside edges

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

scratches on offside front wing and nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,923 miles

all 4 tyres have worn on inside edges

exhaust tail pipe bracket is broken

offside front wing is damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,923 miles

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

all 4 tyres have worn on inside edges

exhaust tail pipe bracket is broken

offside front wing is damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 58,038 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,200 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 38,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,056 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 MRX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MRX, 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 AD55 MRX registered?

AD55 MRX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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