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AY56 XGR

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,128 mi
Last recorded133,128 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under car various

Pass 15 Apr 2025 132,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,511 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Fail 29 Apr 2023 125,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Pass 3 May 2022 117,613 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 117,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak in front of silencer not sealed (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Apr 2021 111,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 108,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,363 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,074 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,152 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 57,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,044 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,748 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S H/lamp washer cap missing.

Reverse light not working.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,160 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 XGR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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