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AV06 HBO

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,616 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2020

Central Rear seat belt buckle temprimental

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

dash fault, no milage to read

several parts of vehicle corroding

water in boot

Fail 11 Mar 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear seat belt buckle temprimental

Central heat shield loose

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

dash fault, no milage to read

several parts of vehicle corroding

water in boot

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inner saurfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inner saurfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

eml light on

front tyres wearing low on the inner edges advise attention

oil level low

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

front tyres wearing low on the inner edges advise attention

oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2017
Fail 8 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,138 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,843 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,604 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,269 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,039 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 HBO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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