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AY56 ECV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 168,866 miles

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

chuff on engine injectors and noise when revved

rear silencer outer skin corroded

road springs rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2021 168,863 miles

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

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

chuff on engine injectors and noise when revved

rear silencer outer skin corroded

road springs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,696 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2020 168,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,836 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,145 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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AY56 ECV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY56 ECV, 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 AY56 ECV registered?

AY56 ECV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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