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AO56 VGK

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,559 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Offside Rear hand brake lower needs attention

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s, n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,558 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly scored

Offside Rear hand brake lower needs attention

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s, n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,912 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on mid section (4.1.E.1)

oil seepage

rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,612 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,503 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 45,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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 VGK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO56 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

AO56 VGK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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