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AK56 DFJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,600 mi
Last recorded117,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroding

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,439 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 98,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 94,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,112 miles

Nearside Front rear bush worn on suspension arm

Offside Front rear bush worn on suspension arm

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 73,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,024 miles

o/s/r tyre is starting to perrish

Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre has started to perrish and split

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,993 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,311 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,400 miles

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 DFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DFJ, 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 DFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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