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AV06 GVA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 GVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,189 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 18 May 2026 89,178 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,156 miles

some corrosion to inside of front brake discs

Pass 7 May 2022 77,520 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2021 76,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside @ offside front lower wish bone arms rear bushes starting to split @ perish

Pass 3 May 2019 71,497 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 69,253 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wish bone arms rear bushes split @ perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2017 67,476 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear bushes starting to split @ perish

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,230 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear bushes starting to split @ perish

Pass 18 May 2015 62,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,492 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,641 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 43,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,692 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 30,686 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 23,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 23,377 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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AV06 GVA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV06 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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