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AY56 GEK

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,761 mi
Last recorded129,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,761 miles

front plate damaged

front tyres low on tread

n/s door mirror hanging off, no sharp edges nor is it obligatory

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

screen damage

Fail 7 Jul 2021 129,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front plate damaged

front tyres low on tread

n/s door mirror hanging off, no sharp edges nor is it obligatory

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

screen damage

Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,459 miles

bonnet catch broken

n/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

n/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leaks from engine

Fail 13 Jul 2020 128,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

bonnet catch broken

n/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

n/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,712 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/r and front tyres getting low

oil leak from engine, number 4 injector, crank pulley end

Fail 16 Jul 2019 124,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/r and front tyres getting low

oil leak from engine, number 4 injector, crank pulley end

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,095 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

o/s headlamp leveler slow

oil leaks from engine

Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

o/s headlamp leveler slow

oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,360 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front wipers smudging

screen damage zone A

Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,357 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front wipers smudging

screen damage zone A

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,777 miles

oil leak from engine

o/s/f tyre on legal limit, bald on edges, x2 nails

front brake pads low

Fail 13 Jul 2016 108,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre on legal limit, bald on edges, x2 nails

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,573 miles

engine noise

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 GEK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

AY56 GEK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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