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AK06 HCU

2006 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Mondeo90,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HCU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,662 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 86,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 85,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,529 miles

carnt see rear pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 84,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

carnt see rear pads

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,928 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 82,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,928 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,827 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,822 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,623 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,623 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,237 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,335 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AK06 HCU is a 2006 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 90,803 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 Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK06 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK06 HCU registered?

AK06 HCU is a 2006 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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