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AV56 DFD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 129,679 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,975 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 115,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,790 miles

Advise nearside rear sill panel starting to corrode

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,102 miles

Front advise front pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,364 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,675 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,948 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 29 Sep 2011 46,945 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,535 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 DFD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV56 DFD, 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 DFD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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