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AX55 EWG

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,963 mi
Last recorded163,963 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 EWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 163,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 152,070 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible the letter w could be miss read (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,452 miles

Front pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 138,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,729 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 133,728 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,262 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 123,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 116,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 109,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,931 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN 70-80% VERY LIGHT MISTING ON BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,239 miles

scew in off side rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

scew in off side rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front pads getting low

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 EWG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

AX55 EWG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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