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AY56 WGA

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 125,399 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 125,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,040 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 121,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,905 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,078 miles

Bonnet not opening

Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,496 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,496 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,007 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Heatshields insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake only just met requirements

Heatshields insecure

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,232 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,857 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WGA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

AY56 WGA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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