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AE56 ZLN

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,416 mi
Last recorded158,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,416 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very large crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 158,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very large crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 148,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 137,474 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 137,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,301 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 118,217 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,336 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 ZLN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZLN, 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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AE56 ZLN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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