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AE56 WJM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,907 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 133,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 129,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 125,347 miles

Nearside & Offside front and rear inner sill rusting.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 125,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside & Offside front and rear inner sill rusting.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Area's of rust apparent on underside, rear suspension and body areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Area's of rust apparent on underside, rear suspension and body areas.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,058 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

recommend wheel alignment

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion on flange joints and brackets

nearside front tyre showing slight signs of wear on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs showing early signs of wear/corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,533 miles

o/s/f brake disc starting to wear uneven on inner face

o/s/f outer c.v boot has a minor seapage of grease

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,627 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,349 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,747 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,467 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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AE56 WJM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE56 WJM, 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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AE56 WJM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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