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AV56 XPL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,879 mi
Last recorded171,879 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 171,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 118,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 110,036 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 93,207 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,047 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,421 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 XPL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

AV56 XPL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is AV56 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 XPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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