MOT Status
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163,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing mounting corroded but supported (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower wing mounting corroded but supported (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside mirror has temporary repair
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside mirror has temporary repair
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
NSF shock absorber has a light misting of oil
NSR tyre has 3mm of tread
Brake fluid is low
NSF shock has a minor fluid leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake fluid is low
NSF shock has a minor fluid leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AK56 ECZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ECZ, 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 ECZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is AK56 ECZ safe to buy?
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