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AV06 ETJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish/crack near bottom clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower wings corroded/adrift.

general corrosion around rear chassis and both inner sills.

middle exhaust silencer outer skin has started to become corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,293 miles

both front lower wings corroded/adrift..

Fail 13 Feb 2018 129,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted....

both front lower wings corroded/adrift..

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front lower wing holed and corroded

exhaust system deteriorated,front to rear.

lower sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front lower wing holed and corroded

exhaust system deteriorated,front to rear.

lower sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,940 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,211 miles

different size wheels & tyres fitted to front of vehicle,

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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AV06 ETJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV06 ETJ, 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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AV06 ETJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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