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AV56 LSX

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,472 mi
Last recorded129,472 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,238 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weep close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,476 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,070 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Oct 2020 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,444 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four indicators starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,738 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear suspension rear link arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear suspension rear link arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,279 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,970 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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AV56 LSX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 LSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 LSX registered?

AV56 LSX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AV56 LSX safe to buy?

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