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AY56 WDL

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,334 mi
Last recorded177,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 177,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter Deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 176,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front main bush deteriorated excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter Deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 164,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 150,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,814 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,450 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,617 miles

rear suspension control arm bushessslightly perrished and split

Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension control arm bushessslightly perrished and split

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 WDL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 WDL, 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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AY56 WDL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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