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AV56 LTO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,512 mi
Last recorded37,512 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 37,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,048 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracked inside the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 36,783 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear wiper defective (blade split)

Fail 10 Oct 2023 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,680 miles

Bonnet has to be opened with a screwdriver.

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 34,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet has to be opened with a screwdriver.

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,548 miles

Coolant level low.

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,269 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,223 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 26,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is damaged

rear indicators are pale

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,800 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is damaged

rear indicators are pale

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres have cracking to side tread

front number plate has crack still ok

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,901 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate has crack to centre numbers but is still readable

Fail 29 Sep 2012 22,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate has crack to centre numbers but is still readable

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs very slightly lipped

Front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,303 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low

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 LTO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

AV56 LTO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is AV56 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 LTO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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