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AO56 VRW

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 142,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips above drivers view and also crack nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Front rear of both front bolt on wings at base by sills are corroded rotten and loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes at rear are aged and worn , but main front trailing arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in various places and outer skins of silencers peeling off also 1 x rear pipe mount rotten off

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 142,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips above drivers view and also crack nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Front rear of both front bolt on wings at base by sills are corroded rotten and loose

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes at rear are aged and worn , but main front trailing arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in various places and outer skins of silencers peeling off also 1 x rear pipe mount rotten off

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 133,121 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

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

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Rear tyre depths getting low

engine covers & undertray fitted

exhaust corroding

lay in steering

wipers smear

Fail 9 Jul 2020 133,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

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

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Rear tyre depths getting low

engine covers & undertray fitted

exhaust corroding

lay in steering

wipers smear

Pass 9 May 2019 123,121 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

near side front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

shields fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 117,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 117,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 110,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 110,653 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,662 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,662 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 84,110 miles

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,515 miles

exhaust rear outer corroded

o/s/r tyres starting to crack between treads no cords exposed

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 59,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VRW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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