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AV56 LYK

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 134,897 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 134,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,932 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 130,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2022 128,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,483 miles

Both rear Brakes have slight bind

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,325 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 LYK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LYK, 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 AV56 LYK registered?

AV56 LYK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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