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AY56 XBS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,996 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 145,040 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,480 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,753 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 10,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,627 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 XBS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

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