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AY56 WFR

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,545 mi
Last recorded90,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,164 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,378 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 82,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,139 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mountain split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint missing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre mount split

offside front inner cv boot damp

Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit unable to open bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint missing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre mount split

offside front inner cv boot damp

Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,942 miles

Front lower wishbone arms rear bushes perished

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,924 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,405 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,038 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 WFR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 WFR registered?

AY56 WFR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AY56 WFR safe to buy?

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