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AU56 WPV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,833 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 125,833 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 102,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose both centre

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration light dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly transmission oil pipes or power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,068 miles

centre to rear exhaust heat shield insecure sitting on exhaust

n/s/r + 0/s/r suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing lower panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill + trim panel insecure (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre to rear exhaust heat shield insecure sitting on exhaust

excessive oil leak under engine area

n/s/r + 0/s/r suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 85,048 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure (sitting on exhaust)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 1 May 2019 85,048 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open to check components (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure (sitting on exhaust)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,316 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure + sitting on exhaust

engine oil level on (min)

lower part of front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 8 May 2017 72,095 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 72,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,514 miles

exhaust rear support weak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,182 miles

rear exhaust bracket weak .

Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,182 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket weak .

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,425 miles

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

mist of oil around PAS rack pinion .

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,425 miles

mist of oil around PAS rack pinion .

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate cracked

rad stone gaurd broken

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 WPV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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