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AV56 FSE

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 60,798 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,919 miles

eml on dash.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,919 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

eml on dash.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

adv engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on dash.

slight pitting front brake discs inner face.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,152 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre small cut in outer sidewall not esposing ply or cords

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,620 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 FSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 FSE registered?

AV56 FSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AV56 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 FSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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