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AO56 HDJ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,817 mi
Last recorded117,817 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,817 miles

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

Front key entry to bonnet very stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,814 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure wedged with a piece of wood!! (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front key entry to bonnet very stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,978 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,556 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing brake pad lining loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,691 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front axle rear wishbone bushes perished (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,077 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,903 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 HDJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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