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AK06 HBN

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,890 miles

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

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lights Tinted.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,074 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,480 miles

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

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

Offside front inner plastic wheel arch slightly loose

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,113 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer door handle insecure but functioning at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,110 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer door handle insecure but functioning at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,580 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,247 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,462 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 41,494 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 33,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 27,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 27,748 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 22,394 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 HBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

AK06 HBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is AK06 HBN safe to buy?

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