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AK56 DCZ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,679 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS AND ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGES

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,057 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 112,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,945 miles

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

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 DCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK56 DCZ, 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 AK56 DCZ registered?

AK56 DCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 DCZ safe to buy?

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