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AV56 XOS

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,620 mi
Last recorded143,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,620 miles

Front tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Nearside number plate light is not working.

Oil leaks.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 143,620 miles

Front tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light is not working.

Oil leaks.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,637 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE 1.6MM** inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE 2MM** inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay, no leak visible (engine covers fitted)

exhaust system and hangers corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,881 miles

coolant level below minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust gas is leaking pass number two injector

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,370 miles

exhaust gas is leaking pass number two injector

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,136 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,136 miles

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

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 XOS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

AV56 XOS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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