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AF56 LZB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger poor (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills starting to corode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,667 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 109,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,822 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 98,822 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,026 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split but not to cords

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,768 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,142 miles

Cracks are forming on the offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,542 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LZB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

AF56 LZB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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