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AY56 WHT

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,772 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 124,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,641 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 101,744 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 101,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,904 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,906 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,476 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,932 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 WHT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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