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AV06 GVT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 GVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 175,312 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure. (Not likely to fall off)

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 175,312 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure. (Not likely to fall off)

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 156,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (0mm) very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre cut to tread inner edge, not exposing cords

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

Offside registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

exhaust front pipe & rear tailpipe hanging brackets broken off, but system adequately supported by centre section hanging brackets

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 156,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (0mm) very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre cut to tread inner edge, not exposing cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

exhaust front pipe & rear tailpipe hanging brackets broken off, but system adequately supported by centre section hanging brackets

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 120,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,071 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyre side walls gouged

power steering pump sweating fluid

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,713 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

minor damage to tyre valve on offside front

small split in passenger wiper blade

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 GVT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GVT, 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 GVT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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