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AE56 BKZ

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,005 mi
Last recorded146,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 146,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Revers light switch broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump noise

Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,195 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 115,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 115,202 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 103,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,691 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,641 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres just on legal tread depth

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,570 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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AE56 BKZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AE56 BKZ, 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 AE56 BKZ registered?

AE56 BKZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 BKZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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