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AV06 UEC

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,631 mi
Last recorded169,631 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 UEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 169,631 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 169,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive failed smoke test on excessive carbon monoxide at idle (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emitting excessive white smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 169,551 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,947 miles

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

front suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust bent and mounting corroded off

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,947 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust bent and mounting corroded off

Pass 14 Jul 2014 133,016 miles

Exhaust rusty and damaged at rear.

Front rear suspension bushes have slight play in them.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 133,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust rusty and damaged at rear.

Front rear suspension bushes have slight play in them.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,644 miles

nsf lower arm rear mount splitting

rear exhaust section bent/damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,691 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 17 Jul 2010 47,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,676 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 UEC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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