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AK06 BVZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,682 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,930 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,017 miles

Both front tyres bold on inside edges could be tracking iff not corrected tyres wont last long

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,017 miles

Both front tyres bold on inside edges could be tracking iff not corrected tyres wont last long

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,538 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,538 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,554 miles

engine system malfunction message displayed on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet difficult to open

centre exhaust corroded

centre exhaust heat sheilds insecure

engine system malfunction message displayed on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,452 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 38,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,243 miles

front discs worn

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 BVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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