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AK06 BWB

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,600 mi
Last recorded182,600 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 182,600 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 182,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 168,979 miles

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

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

boost leak

nearside front tyre sidewall lightly damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2014 168,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

boost leak

nearside front tyre sidewall lightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2013 153,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear door trim damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 136,672 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,043 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 BWB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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