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AV55 ZDO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,729 mi
Last recorded183,729 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 183,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 162,380 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 162,370 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 146,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 115,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 115,201 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 113,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded nearside rear

Fail 5 Jan 2012 113,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded nearside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 94,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,724 miles

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,724 miles

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

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 ZDO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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