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AV56 LZX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,549 mi
Last recorded167,549 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 160,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 150,215 miles

Central Outer exhaust casing corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 132,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,050 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside front outer brake pad deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf outer brake pad friction material braking up

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,366 miles

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,366 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)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 66,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LZX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZX, 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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AV56 LZX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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