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AX55 EAE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,092 mi
Last recorded160,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 EAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,092 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 160,092 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,497 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 148,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 137,631 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 7 Aug 2018 137,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,232 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 129,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear not tested due to child seat

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,897 miles

both front tyres getting close to limits on inner edges

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 EAE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX55 EAE, 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 AX55 EAE registered?

AX55 EAE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is AX55 EAE safe to buy?

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