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AJ56 CWP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,991 mi
Last recorded223,991 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 CWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 223,991 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 223,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 219,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 219,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and almost down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 215,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 215,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery light staying on.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 212,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 212,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 206,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 196,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 192,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 188,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush separating from arm but still attached (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 188,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush separating from arm but still attached (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 179,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 164,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 144,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,091 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,451 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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AJ56 CWP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ56 CWP, 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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AJ56 CWP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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