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AX55 AUW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,609 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust flexi breaking up

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 18 Oct 2023 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 27 Oct 2022 99,347 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Nearside headlamp slightly condensated.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Nearside headlamp slightly condensated

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,637 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

Nearside headlamp has slight water ingress,but lamp output not affected at time of test.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flex sleeve frayed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r suspension link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

exhaust hangers corroded

rust visible on areas of vehicle underside

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,331 miles

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,331 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded in areas (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in areas (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flex sleeve frayed and hanger corroded

record of cam belt and water pump change?

sign/film of oil

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,795 miles

exhaust flex pipe outer skin corroded

front wishbones bushes perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,795 miles

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

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

exhaust flex pipe outer skin corroded

front wishbones bushes perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,941 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2012 36,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 36,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,734 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)

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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AX55 AUW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX55 AUW, 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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AX55 AUW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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