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AJ56 GVZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,981 mi
Last recorded157,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 157,981 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion subframe & suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2026 157,981 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion subframe & suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2025 153,404 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 153,404 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 149,366 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2023 144,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 138,692 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 138,692 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,091 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have some movement

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 14 Jun 2018 114,424 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 114,421 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall ( marked in yellow). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,631 miles

Centre exhaust section heat shield loose.

Front brake pads getting low.

O/s driveshaft seal leaking.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,631 miles

Centre exhaust section heat shield loose.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s driveshaft seal leaking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,185 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,582 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs coroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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AJ56 GVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AJ56 GVZ, 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 AJ56 GVZ registered?

AJ56 GVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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