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AK56 BHW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024

Sills not fully inspected due to plastic outer covers being fitted

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2021 143,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 138,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 127,103 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,119 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inners (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 99,119 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inners (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,349 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)

Fail 27 May 2015 81,336 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 10 Jun 2014 69,205 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2014 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 46,958 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Fail 4 May 2012 46,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 5 May 2011 33,880 miles

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

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 4 May 2011 33,877 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,964 miles

Offside Rear 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 BHW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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