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AV56 EAA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,038 mi
Last recorded157,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 157,038 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 157,038 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 142,741 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 142,720 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,271 miles

advise n/s door mirror missing

Fail 3 Jun 2024 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s door mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2023 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front condensation in wing repeater lamp assembly

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2023 111,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front condensation in wing repeater lamp assembly

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2022 104,709 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 104,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose ( outer cover ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,489 miles

Advise rear section of exhaust rusty.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,399 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Fail 19 May 2018 83,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 13 May 2017 73,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 66,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,049 miles

very slight wear both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,104 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,259 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 48,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EAA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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