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AK06 RHX

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,763 mi
Last recorded131,763 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,763 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 131,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing- temp repair done (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,591 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,591 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,336 miles

major leak os driveshaft seal

rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 109,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

major leak os driveshaft seal

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 5 May 2016 96,776 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 96,776 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,556 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,224 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 RHX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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