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AV55 SPX

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,276 mi
Last recorded46,276 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,276 miles

Nearside Lower SILL DENTED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower SILL DENTED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear and n sf (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 39,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on edges and worn close to wear bars

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,519 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges and worn close to wear bars

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,109 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)

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 SPX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 AV55 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AV55 SPX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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