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AV56 EEJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 165,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 155,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight edge wear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 142,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 98,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Dec 2014 85,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 85,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,613 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 EEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EEJ, 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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What year was AV56 EEJ registered?

AV56 EEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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