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AO56 DWP

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,432 miles

Exhaust corroded.

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads are uneven and slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,564 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,431 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,749 miles

Front TYRES LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front TYRES LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside number plate light dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake effort nearside 174kg,,,Offside effort 150kg ,,,Both wheels lock up ,,,total effort 21%

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,822 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on edge,,,,Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge ,,,205/55/16/91v goodyear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,864 miles

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

Offside front tyre low on edge Nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Tracking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,785 miles

front wipers starting to get smeary

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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AO56 DWP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO56 DWP, 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 AO56 DWP registered?

AO56 DWP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is AO56 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 DWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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