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AF56 MGZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,820 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 53,820 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,174 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 53,174 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,026 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,725 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,725 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,493 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 44,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 35,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,083 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perrished on side wall

offside front tyre slightly perrished on side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,861 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 14,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

AF56 MGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AF56 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 MGZ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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