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AY06 XEU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

285,056 mi
Last recorded285,056 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 285,056 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2024 282,710 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s inner drive shaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

outer plastic sill covers making inspection difficult

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2024 282,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s inner drive shaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

outer plastic sill covers making inspection difficult

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2023 277,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

number plate lights dark

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2023 277,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn on inner edge

number plate lights dark

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2022 265,793 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear back box deteriorating

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

coolant level low

Fail 9 May 2022 265,792 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheels fouling on inner arches (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing inner 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear back box deteriorating

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

coolant level low

Pass 11 May 2021 260,267 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 May 2021 260,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2020 252,316 miles

both number plate lamps deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

horn low note

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 1 Dec 2018 239,537 miles

both rear tyres inner wearing

cool ant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 235,675 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 235,675 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 221,897 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

all brake discs rusty

coolant level low

ongoing crack across lower windscreen

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 221,897 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark brake servo not working (3.3.E.5a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

all brake discs rusty

coolant level low

ongoing crack across lower windscreen

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 211,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 193,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 177,147 miles

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

front brake pads wearing down

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 19 Jun 2012 169,220 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 8 Jun 2011 136,661 miles

accident damage to o/s rear wing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 108,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,574 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 XEU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY06 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

AY06 XEU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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