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AK06 RVC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,184 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,060 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 100,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,676 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,819 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 72,218 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,658 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 RVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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