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AV55 VYL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,857 mi
Last recorded157,857 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 157,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

re-secured heat shield

Fail 11 Nov 2019 125,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

re-secured heat shield

Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,274 miles

corrosion to both lower sills

minor oil weep

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

tracking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,652 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs / slight play in rear drop links

slight stepping out on n/s/r tyre / front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,542 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SEPERATING

N/S/F TYRE 2MM X CUTTING OUT ON EDGES/ O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES

Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,333 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,950 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,778 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,711 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 VYL 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 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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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