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AV56 WAA

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,112 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake disc starting to rust

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,112 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake disc starting to rust

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,910 miles

front number plate has a small crack in it

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate has a small crack in it

Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WAA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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