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AV55 KJE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 161,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both wing corroded

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

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

Rear Both tyres worn out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2020 161,466 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both wing corroded

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

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

Rear Both tyres worn out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2019 152,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 152,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 147,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,256 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,644 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AV55 KJE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV55 KJE, 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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AV55 KJE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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