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AY56 WHW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 118,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing insecure

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch broken

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,926 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 111,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,227 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component insecure body lower trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sils corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,037 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,954 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,377 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,577 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 68,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 56,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,007 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 WHW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

AY56 WHW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2006.

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