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AW55 MRW

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW55 MRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 122,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 122,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,972 miles

n/s/f strut wet

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,196 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2012 65,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,874 miles

n/s/f tyre at 4.0mm centre tread but wearing thinner on inside

n/s/r tyre just below 3.0mm in centre tread and aged in outer walls

o/s/f tyre at 2.5mm in centre tread but wearing thinner on inside edge

o/s/r tyre just below 4.0mm centre tread and very slightly aged

suspect front tracking out and wearing inside edge of front tyres

tyre size 205/55 r16

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,765 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

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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AW55 MRW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AW55 MRW, 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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AW55 MRW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is AW55 MRW safe to buy?

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