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AO56 FBE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2023 105,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 101,574 miles

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

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

Front reg plate chipped.under tray fitted.exhaust slightly crroded.unsder side slightly corroded.n/s/r/tyre outer wall slightly cut.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 101,574 miles

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

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

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

Front reg plate chipped.under tray fitted.exhaust slightly crroded.unsder side slightly corroded.n/s/r/tyre outer wall slightly cut.

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,513 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills And Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Both Sides Outer Sills Covers Fitted.

Exhaust mounting defective From Two Places. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 92,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective By The flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,024 miles

Offside Front seat folder poor condtion.under tray fitted.revorse light not working.front reg plate chipped.f/r/exhaust hanger snap.

Fail 26 May 2018 92,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat folder poor condtion.under tray fitted.revorse light not working.front reg plate chipped.f/r/exhaust hanger snap.

Pass 23 May 2017 83,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,974 miles

Front tyres on 1.6mm

Front wish bone rear bushes perishing

Rear indicator colour fading

Pass 26 May 2015 65,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 57,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 57,434 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 50,100 miles

f/reg plate chipped

Pass 19 May 2012 43,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

f/reg plate cheeped .under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2012 43,320 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

f/reg plate cheeped .under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 34,859 miles

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

cut in o/s/f outer tyre tread ....

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

n/s/r tyre close to limit.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 23 May 2011 34,859 miles

cut in o/s/f outer tyre tread ....

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

n/s/r tyre close to limit.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 26 May 2010 27,119 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,920 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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AO56 FBE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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