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AE56 YMV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,243 mi
Last recorded94,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,243 miles

Sill covers fitted

Wipers slight smear

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components showing corrosion

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 94,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components showing corrosion

Sill covers fitted

Wipers slight smear

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,597 miles

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,507 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 89,507 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,145 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition/corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,276 miles

front wipers slightly smeary advise clean.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 16,400 miles

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

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 YMV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 YMV registered?

AE56 YMV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is AE56 YMV safe to buy?

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