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AV55 YZU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 109,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 105,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,685 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2021 102,685 miles

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,729 miles

Offside Front wheel noise when rotated

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front wheel noise when rotated

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,350 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,726 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,842 miles

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2010 37,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

2 diagnostic light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

fuel flap broken

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside front headlamp washer missing

offside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,901 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)

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 YZU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

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

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