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AK06 SBU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 205 55 16

engine cover loose and moving around

nearside rear tyre perished

oil filler cap loose

Pass 18 May 2018 71,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 71,409 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery is very weak, struggled to start

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 62,385 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 62,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,965 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,235 miles

Emissions too clean for equipment

Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,545 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 SBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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