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AK06 BTE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,985 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both n/s and o/s outer sill edges rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,657 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper shock mount rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deterioated

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

rear suspension surface rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,876 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,610 miles

Front tyres on 3 mm

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,323 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 39,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,082 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,585 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2009 20,338 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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AK06 BTE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK06 BTE, 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 BTE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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