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AF56 VRR

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024

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))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside discs corroded, ADVISE REPLACEMENTS FITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on insides, advise replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside washer jet partly blocked

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 61,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside washer jet partly blocked

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,012 miles

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

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

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 Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of age

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,414 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade splitting

Offside Front valve cap missing

Offside Front wiperblade splitting

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,414 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front valve cap missing

Offside Front wiperblade splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,913 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,617 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 VRR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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