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AV56 MKP

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,820 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 84,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,592 miles

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

Central Front FRONT FLEXY EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN CORRODED

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged OUT SIDE CASING BROKEN LOWER IT IS BEEN FIXED WITH DUCK TAPE ()

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose OF SIDE MIRROR It is been fixed with duck tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear REVERING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,942 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,533 miles

Oil leak from steering reservoir

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect leak from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,626 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,438 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,172 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,661 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

socket stuck to sump plug

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,846 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,588 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,588 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,914 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 MKP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

AV56 MKP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AV56 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 MKP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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