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AF56 NWE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,305 mi
Last recorded127,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,635 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,508 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,090 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 105,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 93,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,214 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes split

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,525 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,485 miles

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 15 Aug 2011 30,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,238 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,503 miles

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

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

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

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 NWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF56 NWE, 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 AF56 NWE registered?

AF56 NWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AF56 NWE safe to buy?

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