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AV56 VKT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 171,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 155,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 138,548 miles

Front tyres low 205/55/16

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,942 miles

Coil springs corroding

O/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,721 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,721 miles

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

Front tyres close to legal limit

Rear coil springs corroding

Wipers poor clearing screen

n/s/r tyre low and going bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,923 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,923 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,656 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND ARE BOTH BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,915 miles

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front wipers slight smear

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 VKT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

AV56 VKT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AV56 VKT safe to buy?

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