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AV56 MHK

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,100 mi
Last recorded201,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 201,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 187,833 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 177,705 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 177,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 171,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 162,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,273 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 131,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,735 miles

center exhaust heat shield adrift

front suspension lower front arm rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

rear exhaust tail pipe hanger broken

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,000 miles

Offside front tyre low on the inside edge and cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,529 miles

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 MHK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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