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AV56 MBU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 55,347 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 55,347 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 51,610 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak gearbox

Fail 7 May 2016 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 9 May 2015 47,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

r/n/s tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 9 May 2014 43,184 miles

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

n/s/r tyer inner side wall cracking not down to ply

Pass 14 May 2013 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 May 2013 38,442 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,196 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 29,622 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,246 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,246 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,590 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 MBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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