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AB55 MAT

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,893 miles

CIUTCH PEDLE ANTI SLIP MISSING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 59,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CIUTCH PEDLE ANTI SLIP MISSING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 54,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

UNEVEN FRONT AND REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 11 May 2013 47,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 41,028 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner side

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 35,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,258 miles

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)

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

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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AB55 MAT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AB55 MAT, 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 AB55 MAT registered?

AB55 MAT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is AB55 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 MAT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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