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AO56 LLG

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,809 mi
Last recorded116,809 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,809 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heatshield at fuel tank slightly loose and insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heatshield at fuel tank slightly loose and insecure

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,217 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose at fuel tank

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on innner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose at fuel tank

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on innner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,212 miles

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

front exhaust flexi getting worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,817 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,817 miles

Power steering component leaking reservoir tank (2.1.5 (a))

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

front exhaust hanging bracket insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 64,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,440 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,439 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,527 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 45,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,296 miles

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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AO56 LLG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLG, 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 AO56 LLG registered?

AO56 LLG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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