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AE56 YPA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear window broken

Pass 25 May 2022 126,773 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 126,773 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 122,274 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 122,274 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,002 miles

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 117,217 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 115,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 114,171 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 112,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 112,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,266 miles

middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Disc Slightly Pitted Inner Side

Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,810 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 YPA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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