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AY56 XCJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,883 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides bottom off wings corroded and slight loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight noise on suspension top mounts when turning

under trays and outer sill covers

Fail 21 Oct 2020 150,883 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides bottom off wings corroded and slight loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

slight noise on suspension top mounts when turning

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,791 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Front brake discs corroded and slight worn

Front slight noise steering suspension top mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wings corroded bottoms

under trays

Fail 23 Oct 2019 143,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Front brake discs corroded and slight worn

Front slight noise steering suspension top mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wings corroded bottoms

under trays

Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,401 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both wings corroded bottoms

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight steering noise and near side front suspension noise possible strut mount area behind covers

under trays and sill covers

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres slight cracking

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

under trays

Pass 17 Oct 2016 118,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat slight movement

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

under trays

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,793 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 111,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,813 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,813 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,116 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2013 99,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,109 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,844 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

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

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