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A8 LYH

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,701 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 73,578 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 73,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,943 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 70,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,152 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,152 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front&staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,525 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,736 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulders and light damage to inner wall of n/s/r

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,899 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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A8 LYH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A8 LYH, 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 A8 LYH registered?

A8 LYH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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