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AO56 VRP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 100,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 100,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,431 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 83,389 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 70,012 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 70,012 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,430 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 69,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,635 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,350 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,862 miles

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

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

rear brake pads low

reare brake discs have wear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,939 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 VRP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

AO56 VRP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is AO56 VRP safe to buy?

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