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AU56 XAC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,809 mi
Last recorded144,809 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 144,808 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 131,566 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 131,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Exhaust heat shielding loose at rear

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,061 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,061 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,544 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,555 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shielding loose at rear

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres run off on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres run off on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,276 miles

misting of oil over engine

Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

misting of oil over engine

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,730 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)

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 XAC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAC, 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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What year was AU56 XAC registered?

AU56 XAC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is AU56 XAC safe to buy?

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