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AK06 BXU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,876 miles

brake discs in poor condition

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

corrosion to underside of vehicle

evidence of water leak

Fail 28 Aug 2019 114,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs in poor condition

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

corrosion to underside of vehicle

evidence of water leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,463 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing top bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 27 May 2015 75,697 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 75,461 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 65,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 51,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,841 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 BXU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BXU, 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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What year was AK06 BXU registered?

AK06 BXU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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