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AK06 RYB

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 127,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper and lowers (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust shows extensive corrosion but gas tight at time of test

Fail 28 Dec 2017 127,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported met. mount broken away from pipe workj (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper and lowers (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust shows extensive corrosion but gas tight at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,807 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 123,805 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open (8.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,323 miles

Exhaust getting very rusty.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,955 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust centre and rear silencer boxes shedding first skin - not leaking.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 109,301 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,851 miles

exhaust heet shield insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,518 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust heet shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,177 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,272 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 RYB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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