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AV56 VBN

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,613 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FLEXY PIPE POOR / BLOWING *** (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **** TYRE PERISHING / CRACKING **** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.3MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *** CORRODED / POOR *** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear **** TAILGATE DOES NOT STAY OPEN / GAS STRUTS U/S ****

Fail 23 Nov 2021 139,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ****** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** FLEXY PIPE POOR / BLOWING *** (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **** TYRE PERISHING / CRACKING **** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.3MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *** CORRODED / POOR *** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear **** TAILGATE DOES NOT STAY OPEN / GAS STRUTS U/S ****

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,404 miles

***** BONNET RELEASE VERY POOR OPERATION *****

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Offside Rear ***** TYRE WORN UNEVENLY , + MISSHAPENED /VERY POOR *****

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ***** FLAT ***** (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 136,404 miles

***** BONNET RELEASE VERY POOR OPERATION *****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt **** INSECURE, CLIP BROKEN AWAY **** (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.9MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear ***** TYRE WORN UNEVENLY , + MISSHAPENED /VERY POOR *****

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ***** FLAT ***** (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 131,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,282 miles

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

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 126,166 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,770 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2015 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,061 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 Oct 2013 69,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,156 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,314 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,294 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,495 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 VBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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