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AV56 DCO

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front BODY DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,681 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,057 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 112,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,344 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 78,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,160 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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AV56 DCO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV56 DCO, 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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AV56 DCO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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