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AO56 LGY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,477 mi
Last recorded138,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,477 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 138,427 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine vibration and oil level at minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear spring not seated correctly

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear spring not seated correctly

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,954 miles

front Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Jul 2014 100,953 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

front Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,684 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 79,306 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 63,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,549 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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AO56 LGY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO56 LGY, 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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AO56 LGY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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