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AY06 LHZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,633 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 120,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 117,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,657 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,150 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AY06 LHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AY06 LHZ, 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 AY06 LHZ registered?

AY06 LHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2006.

Is AY06 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 LHZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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