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AV56 VDT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,907 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and measures 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and measures 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lamps illuminate as well as stop lamps when brake pressed. Bulbs changed now working correctly. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Dec 2017 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2017 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front number plate slightly perished / cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre getting low + slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,100 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,100 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 61,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,693 miles

osf tyre worn to min.osr and nsf tyre worn right onto min limit.pads over3/4 worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VDT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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