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AO56 VRY

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,705 mi
Last recorded169,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 169,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,666 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 151,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounts are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 145,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,848 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,794 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,585 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit/ wearing on edges 205/55/16

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,493 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 VRY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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