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AO56 DXA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,369 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake drums covered with anti rust

under rust treatment all under vehicle covering several components

Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,332 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant open the bonnet.. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,251 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,567 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,107 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,602 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated(perished).

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,602 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated(perished).

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AO56 DXA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DXA, 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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AO56 DXA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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