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AO56 VSF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,276 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre worn low

slight bind offside rear brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,610 miles

both front tyres good tread,wearing badly on inner edges,tyre pressures? wheel alignment?

front brake discs and pads worn

offside front tyre low on pressure?

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,493 miles

oil around engine pully area

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil around engine pully area

strong advise! both front tyres no tread on inner edges,wheel alignment?

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,018 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 VSF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

AO56 VSF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is AO56 VSF safe to buy?

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