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AY56 ZGX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,344 mi
Last recorded133,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 133,344 miles

Rear Some corrosion to rear suspension components and rear inner sills

Fail 19 Dec 2019 133,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Some corrosion to rear suspension components and rear inner sills

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,500 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,490 miles

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))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cuts to both rear tyres treads but no ply or cord showing. 205/55/r16-91v

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,486 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 113,486 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,706 miles

child seat

engine bay covers

under side of vehicle dirty

under trays

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,626 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 95,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,343 miles

Car has lower sill trims obstructing some bodywork

Car wet for inspection

Child seat fitted offside rear passenger position so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre perished DOT code 3709 = tyre manufactured in Sept 2009

Sun shaped air freshner hanging from rear view mirror encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,928 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,801 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,136 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,221 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 38,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY56 ZGX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY56 ZGX, 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 AY56 ZGX registered?

AY56 ZGX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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