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AY56 WEU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,952 miles

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,294 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 25 Feb 2023 117,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,167 miles

Centre exhaust heat shields loose.

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,401 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished slightly

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,822 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,213 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall starting to perish

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,184 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,346 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 WEU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

AY56 WEU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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