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AE56 LCY

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,454 miles

Offside Oil leak engine / subframe ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,213 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,213 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,409 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 72,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,915 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,908 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,095 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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AE56 LCY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE56 LCY, 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 AE56 LCY registered?

AE56 LCY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AE56 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 LCY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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