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AY06 WHP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 WHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,742 miles

general corroision on rear suspension components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,321 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,270 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of trailing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,394 miles

General rusting to rear hub and suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer fuel cap trim cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,159 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,932 miles

Fuel filler flap missing but cap is still present and in working order

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,104 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,524 miles

O/s washer jet faulty.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,410 miles

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 13,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,492 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,034 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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AY06 WHP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AY06 WHP, 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 AY06 WHP registered?

AY06 WHP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is AY06 WHP safe to buy?

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