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AF56 XRS

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 124,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and secured by a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,077 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,077 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,838 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 73,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,288 miles

front tyre sworn on inside edges

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 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XRS, 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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What year was AF56 XRS registered?

AF56 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is AF56 XRS safe to buy?

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