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AK06 CUO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,261 mi
Last recorded163,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 163,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 163,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 148,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 143,586 miles

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure lower will correded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 143,585 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure wont open (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested bec exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure lower will correded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 134,825 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm bushes wearing

Front and Rear flashers discolouring

Offside Front Pin lower arm bush wearing

Rear Trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,035 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,745 miles

Rear flashers discolouring

Rear suspension components corroding

Rear trailing arm bushes stering to wear

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder worn and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger corroded from back box (7.1.1)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear flashers discolouring

Rear suspension components corroding

Rear trailing arm bushes stering to wear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,088 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,028 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,248 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 CUO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CUO, 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 CUO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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