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AU56 VUE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 131,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,443 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 123,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and front corass member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,446 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 85,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket near flexi pipe adrift

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,645 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket just after flexi pipe adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,799 miles

exhaust hanger broken.

nearside wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,676 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,835 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 VUE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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