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AF56 LXP

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 160,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rusty

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 160,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing rusty

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 143,561 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 143,589 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,675 miles

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

General condition of the underbody is rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2022 135,675 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

General condition of the underbody is rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,702 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 132,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,312 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing and mirror housing damaged / cracked. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coils springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear / middle exhaust / fuel tank heat shield loose.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 111,549 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both front headlight levelling device inoperative. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear / middle exhaust / fuel tank heat shield loose.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,052 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 101,303 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,584 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,973 miles

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

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

headlamp aim tested as presented with adjuster on position 4

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

headlamp aim tested as presented with adjuster on position 4

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,841 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 5,641 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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AF56 LXP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF56 LXP, 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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AF56 LXP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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