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AF56 LYV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,692 mi
Last recorded95,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,692 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Jun 2026 95,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 May 2025 94,150 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 94,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 94,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 92,032 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,066 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,441 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,365 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,437 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,999 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,601 miles

n/s washer blocked

n/s/f chassis rail slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s washer blocked

n/s/f chassis rail slight damage

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,435 miles

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,335 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,891 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 LYV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

AF56 LYV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AF56 LYV safe to buy?

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