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AV56 VKE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,884 mi
Last recorded128,884 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,379 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 125,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2013 124,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 87,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 VKE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 VKE registered?

AV56 VKE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is AV56 VKE safe to buy?

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