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AV55 NLA

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,710 mi
Last recorded46,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 46,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,560 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres surface cracks outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 38,560 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres surface cracks outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cracking outer wall getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,117 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cracking outer wall getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,847 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 36,847 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,181 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 36,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,257 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,338 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 30,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,223 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,150 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,026 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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AV55 NLA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV55 NLA, 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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What year was AV55 NLA registered?

AV55 NLA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AV55 NLA safe to buy?

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