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AK06 HDL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 108,310 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 103,689 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 103,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 96,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wing ? Bottom corroded ? Needs reattaching

Fail 10 May 2019 96,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing ? Bottom corroded ? Needs reattaching

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,192 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,477 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,339 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,535 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks in tread and distorted on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,306 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,033 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,787 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,982 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,982 miles

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

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 HDL 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 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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

AK06 HDL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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