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AV55 ZBN

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,516 mi
Last recorded147,516 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 147,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 144,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 142,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 134,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 89,898 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 89,898 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 85,675 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 80,663 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 75,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 75,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,232 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,368 miles

all tyres wearing low 3 to 4mm,n/s/f worn off on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,541 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,727 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,861 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 ZBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

AV55 ZBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is AV55 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 ZBN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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