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AK55 NUE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,918 mi
Last recorded105,918 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,918 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/ o/s/f inner rack boots twisted

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,944 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,944 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,038 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,436 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 5 Jan 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK55 NUE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK55 NUE, 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 AK55 NUE registered?

AK55 NUE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is AK55 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NUE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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