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AU56 VVC

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 112,973 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both back eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 112,973 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both back eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,366 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres wear on inner shoulders

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,606 miles

rear no. plate

Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,879 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rear foot brake inbalance

Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,233 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,233 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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