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AV55 VXL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,027 mi
Last recorded54,027 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,000 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 41,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,659 miles

rear wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,371 miles

n/s/f door mirror casing damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,777 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,986 miles

no rear washer

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,238 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,021 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 24,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads are worn low

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 VXL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

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

Is AV55 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 VXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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