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AK06 OWD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 162,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 161,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 160,685 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 160,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 159,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

nearside parking brake has low brake effort

Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,685 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front outer sill corroded ( not within prescribed area)

nearside parking brake low effort

offside front outer sill corroded ( not within prescribed area)

offside wiper deteriorated still clears windscreen

rear exhaust hanger broken still supported

Pass 24 Aug 2017 156,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 156,946 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 30 Aug 2016 152,791 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

ns steering arm has slight play

nsf and osf wings corroding at bottom

osf fog lamp damaged/taped up

Fail 30 Aug 2016 152,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns steering arm has slight play

nsf and osf wings corroding at bottom

osf fog lamp damaged/taped up

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,506 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 134,506 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,411 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 116,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns and os headlamps have poor image due to lenses deteriorating

nsf tyre also has very heavy edge wear and appears to be close to exposing cords

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns and os headlamps have poor image due to lenses deteriorating

nsf tyre also has very heavy edge wear and appears to be close to exposing cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,150 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 OWD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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