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AJ55 VPR

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 119,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,169 miles

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

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)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,656 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 14 Jan 2014 85,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,001 miles

Front tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2013 77,001 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,580 miles

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,025 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/f adult seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/f adult seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,814 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,177 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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AJ55 VPR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AJ55 VPR, 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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AJ55 VPR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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