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AK06 BYB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 115,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing seat belt not checked has loading door closed (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and conponents corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,129 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,489 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 104,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.040 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,502 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,284 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,761 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,271 miles

all 4 indicaters starting to go clear and will require replacement soon..

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,626 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BYB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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