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AV56 PPO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 PPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,679 miles

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

Nearside rear quarter slightly damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also coil springs are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,679 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear quarter slightly damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also coil springs are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper not properly secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 93,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper not properly secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR BOTH (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak coolant fluid is leaking from the fluid bottle ()

Fail 23 Dec 2023 93,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper not properly secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR BOTH (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant fluid is leaking from the fluid bottle ()

Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,014 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 28 Dec 2022 93,014 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 91,193 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 91,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,894 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cuts in tyre tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,594 miles

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,526 miles

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

all tyres outer sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,412 miles

offside front tyre outer tyre sidewall badly damaged/worn

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 PPO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PPO, 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 PPO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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