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AM51 SHJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2013 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,282 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 104,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 93,227 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,857 miles

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

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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AM51 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM51 SHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 SHJ registered?

AM51 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AM51 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 SHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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