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AY56 WPD

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 150,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,141 miles

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

suspension components very corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 145,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension components very corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre uneaven wear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 137,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre uneaven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 129,619 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red glass broken (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,299 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 121,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,950 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,185 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,627 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 WPD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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