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AV56 PPF

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 PPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,568 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,940 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,026 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,468 miles

both front side lights dim

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,694 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front brake hose not fitted into support bracket

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,632 miles

n/s/front brake hose not fitted into support bracket

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 PPF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc 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 PPF, 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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What year was AV56 PPF registered?

AV56 PPF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is AV56 PPF safe to buy?

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