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AV56 HLW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,836 miles

petrol cap locking temp type

Fail 9 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

petrol cap locking temp type

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,013 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,886 miles

petrol cap temp type but still locks

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,205 miles

Nearside Front advise nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,888 miles

temp petrol cap fitted but locking type

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,883 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

not original tank cup

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 54,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,858 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres heavily cracked in sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,575 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 19,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 19,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,240 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HLW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

AV56 HLW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is AV56 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 HLW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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