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AV06 ZHJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,760 mi
Last recorded176,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 176,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both outer sill panels heavily corroded

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

offside front lower wing panel severly corroded but not structural

Pass 17 Jun 2019 166,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 165,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 153,447 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,342 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 132,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 126,540 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 118,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2012 100,474 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both ide front and rear ciscs worn

both rear number plate lights little dim

Pass 27 May 2011 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

vehicle excessive lacks power

Pass 7 May 2010 82,164 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 57,095 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 ZHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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