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AF56 VRL

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also is perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also is perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,793 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both, and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,266 miles

Front exhaust mount detached

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,958 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition, slight seepage of fluid from power steering pump, rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,595 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,323 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges + perished

rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,323 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges + perished

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,386 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre is a low speed rating winter tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,717 miles

exhaust hangers coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2012 55,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear sill has body damage

Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,735 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear sill has body damage

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,848 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,349 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 VRL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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