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AF56 LZJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,447 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2021 133,447 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,871 miles

Sill & Under bonnet covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear lower section of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sill & Under bonnet covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 1314 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 3211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 1414 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 3211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Fail 28 Oct 2019 108,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 1314 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 3211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 1414 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 3211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,553 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished n/s/r-o/s/r

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 95,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,336 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 93,294 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,123 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 LZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LZJ, 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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What year was AF56 LZJ registered?

AF56 LZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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