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AY56 WHZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,581 miles

front wings corroded but non structural

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wings corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,220 miles

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

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

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

both front arches corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,198 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Body not fully secure Both lower front wings insecure due to rust / corrosion. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear rubber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken exhaust pipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main trailing arm rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main trailing arm rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Body not fully secure Both lower front wings insecure due to rust / corrosion. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear rubber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Broken exhaust pipe bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,286 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,146 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear parking brake efficiency 16% only just passed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 31,146 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake efficiency 16% only just passed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,608 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,472 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 WHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

AY56 WHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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