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AY56 XCW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 69,567 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,695 miles

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

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

skirts fitted outer sells not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,347 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 64,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,717 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,063 miles

Both Front Discs Inner Face Corroded/Worn

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both Front Discs Inner Face Corroded/Worn

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,697 miles

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,373 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 XCW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

AY56 XCW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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