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AV56 XHW

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,697 miles

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

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

damage to nsr lower sill

Fail 20 Dec 2016 115,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to nsr lower sill

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front brake disc's corroded and wearing a lip

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,962 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front brake disc's corroded and wearing a lip

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,947 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2012 59,803 miles

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

general exhaust corosion

general underbody corosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,803 miles

general exhaust corosion

general underbody corosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,817 miles

exhaust corroding in places

management light on

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars(may need replacing soon)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

exhaust corroding in places

management light on

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars(may need replacing soon)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2010 33,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,665 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 XHW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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