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AK06 BZS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,766 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,702 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields corroded and adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 86,402 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields corroded and adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,806 miles

Both front tyres have worn smooth on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres have worn smooth on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,214 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

intercooler has a hole?

o/s/f brake disc corroded

rear seat belts not tested/child seats fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 60,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

intercooler has a hole?

o/s/f brake disc corroded

rear seat belts not tested/child seats fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,261 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)

nearside front tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,942 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 BZS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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