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AU56 VUA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 159,231 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 150,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow to operate & binding (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,216 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2014 131,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,487 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 99,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,139 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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AU56 VUA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU56 VUA, 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 AU56 VUA registered?

AU56 VUA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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