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AV06 VDA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 139,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer body corroded

parking brake reserve travel high

underbody corroded

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 25 May 2018 131,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 124,644 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

exhaust shield rattling rear

under body corroded + rear coil springs

Fail 26 May 2017 124,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

exhaust shield rattling rear

under body corroded + rear coil springs

Pass 27 May 2016 112,931 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Rear rear coil spring corroded but not broken

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,056 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 103,776 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corrorded and rusty

n/s/f body has slight scuff n/s/f wing mirror back cover missing

Pass 9 Apr 2012 103,776 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corrorded and rusty

n/s/f body has slight scuff n/s/f wing mirror back cover missing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VDA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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