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AK06 AZU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,788 mi
Last recorded153,788 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust .... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm foward bush..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn.205/55/16.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as above..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 147,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 147,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade.... (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside.... (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16....outer edge worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre centre tread aprox' 3mm....

Fail 5 Feb 2019 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface pieces have come off.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16....outer edge worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre centre tread aprox' 3mm....

Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside / offside deteriorated inner surface.... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near brake pipe end.... (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear handbrake only just met requirements....Effort / travel....

Fail 7 Feb 2018 119,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush.... (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner very worn ....205/55/16.. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken insecure arm on unit.... (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rearmost bush .... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play VERY WORN.... (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside / offside deteriorated inner surface.... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near brake pipe end.... (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear handbrake only just met requirements....Effort / travel....

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 108,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,496 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,365 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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AK06 AZU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK06 AZU, 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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AK06 AZU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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