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AY55 MDV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,286 miles

bodywork damage in a few areas

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 118,278 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

bodywork damage in a few areas

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,256 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,517 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Doorsill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Doorsill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,126 miles

Exhaust front support mounting weak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting not connected

small damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,012 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,496 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,164 miles

nearside rear tyre is perrishing

offside rear tyre is going out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is perrishing

offside rear tyre is going out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,672 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,672 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,706 miles

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

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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AY55 MDV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AY55 MDV, 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 AY55 MDV registered?

AY55 MDV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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