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AK55 OSL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,175 mi
Last recorded103,175 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured . (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering rack is damp

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,749 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split badly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 May 2016 72,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit started to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 72,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit started to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 63,612 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 63,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 55,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 26,482 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very strong advise on off side rear lower suspension arm bush displaced needs replacing or realigning

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 OSL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK55 OSL, 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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AK55 OSL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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