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AV56 XGY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side rear seems a bit slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 91,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side rear seems a bit slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,979 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 49,592 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside 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 10 May 2016 47,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 26,143 miles

front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,848 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 XGY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

AV56 XGY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is AV56 XGY safe to buy?

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