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AF56 XST

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,268 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,176 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 139,176 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,042 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front KNOCK ON SUSPENSION

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear BOTH TYRES BADLY SCRUBBED ON THIN ON INNER EDGES

Rear EXHAUST SKIN CORODDED

Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Discs pitted and scored.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,852 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust outer skin corroded heat shields insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust outer skin corroded heat shields insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,812 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,452 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 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XST, 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 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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