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AV56 FLW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,173 mi
Last recorded177,173 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 177,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 16 Oct 2020 171,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,335 miles

centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2019 165,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,466 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat-shield slightly insecure x2

Fail 27 Sep 2018 157,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat-shield slightly insecure x2

Pass 14 Sep 2017 146,006 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 145,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 145,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 129,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 121,963 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 114,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,901 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 FLW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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