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AF56 MDE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 115,778 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 105,528 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 98,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,642 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 34,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition/pads worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,679 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,310 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 25,310 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AF56 MDE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF56 MDE, 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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AF56 MDE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2006.

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