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AK06 BXO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,178 mi
Last recorded143,178 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 143,178 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 143,171 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open no ckecks done (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 125,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

heat shield loose

Fail 13 Mar 2018 125,354 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,060 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine & sill covers fiitred

exhurst corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 109,060 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine & sill covers fiitred

exhurst corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine & sill covers fitted

rear exhurst corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine & sill covers fitted

rear exhurst corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,373 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,764 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE,CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,423 miles

Offside 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 BXO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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