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AK56 AVT

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 104,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Upper drop link fixing insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,232 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced small rust hole bottom wing needs addressing ASAP (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,054 miles

bad oil leak / heavy corrosion on front x rear springs / corrosion on front x rear sub frames / slight play in n/s/f drop link /

corrosion on suspension units /

Fail 7 Aug 2020 84,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bad oil leak / heavy corrosion on front x rear springs / corrosion on front x rear sub frames / slight play in n/s/f drop link /

corrosion on suspension units /

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,259 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected position lamp come on when brakes are pressed major electrical fault . brakes lights remain on when position lamps switched on (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 72,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osf brake disc grooved.

underbody slight corrosion on various parts of body.

Fail 6 Aug 2017 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osf brake disc grooved.

underbody slight corrosion on various parts of body.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,623 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded slightly

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,609 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 26,609 miles

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

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

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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AK56 AVT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK56 AVT, 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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AK56 AVT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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