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AF56 LYA

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,363 mi
Last recorded94,363 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,363 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,363 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,736 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,736 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,047 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on outter edge

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre worn on outter edge

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on outter edge

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,282 miles

slight deterioration to front wiper blades.

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 LYA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF56 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 LYA registered?

AF56 LYA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AF56 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 LYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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