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AV56 TYA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,245 mi
Last recorded98,245 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,245 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 98,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,135 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,135 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,487 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2013 57,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,919 miles

205/55/16

added a litre of 10/40 oil

both front pads half worn

both front tyres on 3.5mm tread

both rear tyres outer walls perished

n/s/r tyre has 2.85mm tread left

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,919 miles

205/55/16

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

added a litre of 10/40 oil

both front pads half worn

both front tyres on 3.5mm tread

both rear tyres outer walls perished

n/s/r tyre has 2.85mm tread left

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,459 miles

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

Child seat fitted to O/S/R not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,148 miles

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

Advise tracking.

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

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 TYA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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