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AU56 WPA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,245 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

e.m.l on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking

e.m.l on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded/ pitted on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,418 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,758 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 WPA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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