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AK06 UEX

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,020 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 77,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack arms slight play ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes split slightly + slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front + rear axles getting rusty, flaky + dry

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 50,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,715 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,947 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 19,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,659 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 UEX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UEX, 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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What year was AK06 UEX registered?

AK06 UEX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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