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AF56 OBD

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,149 mi
Last recorded140,149 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 132,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,250 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,582 miles

Front exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

front and rear subframes and suspension arms and front lower radiator support brace - corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes - play and deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - play

exhaust system corroded and heatshields slightly insecure

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 120,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - play

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded and heatshields slightly insecure

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,483 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,273 miles

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

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

bonnet release system faulty - could jam closed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bonnet release system faulty - could jam closed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,402 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,046 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,559 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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AF56 OBD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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