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AY56 WJC

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 117,747 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 117,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Bonnet is not opening

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,796 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,258 miles

Sills not fully checked red covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,257 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sills not fully checked red covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 107,233 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 107,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,102 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,527 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 WJC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red 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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

AY56 WJC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 WJC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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