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AV06 HBL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,336 mi
Last recorded144,336 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,336 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres worn bald edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill trim fitted advise remove and check (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing advise replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

red crank warning light displayed on dash advise have checked

subframes and suspension arms general surface corrosion all over

under tray fitted signs of oil leak

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 30 Mar 2022 144,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres worn bald edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill trim fitted advise remove and check (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing advise replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

red crank warning light displayed on dash advise have checked

subframes and suspension arms general surface corrosion all over

under tray fitted signs of oil leak

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 139,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 137,091 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 137,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,472 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 126,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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 21 Mar 2017 122,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,486 miles

various parts of underside rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 119,191 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 96,378 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dip stick tube bracket broken also air intake pipe rattles

engine managment light on

stone chips in screen(o/s bottom) req attention

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

injector seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

injector seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,893 miles

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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AV06 HBL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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