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AV55 ZDM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,442 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,937 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened pan arm mounting area of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,928 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak number 4 injector leaking compresion (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pan arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine running poor oil black

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,035 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,035 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav base removed from windscreen ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav base removed from windscreen ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,092 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 40,092 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZDM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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