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AV56 VAX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,091 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 3 Nov 2016 53,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,875 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,747 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 VAX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

AV56 VAX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is AV56 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 VAX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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