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AU56 WYB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,986 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 81,960 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,537 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,536 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16/91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished 205/55/16/91v

Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 9,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 691 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 WYB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 WYB registered?

AU56 WYB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AU56 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 WYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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