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AV55 SXW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,235 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,118 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

rear exhaust bracket temp fix

wipers smear

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

rear exhaust bracket temp fix

wipers smear

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but repaired

Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,347 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,347 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,922 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 SXW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 SXW registered?

AV55 SXW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is AV55 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 SXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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