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AK56 GCX

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,865 mi
Last recorded175,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 175,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outertread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteror ated (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 175,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outertread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteror ated (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 163,820 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 163,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 129,200 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear both sides tyres wearing inner ands outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 125,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust shields loose

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,115 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight noise from N/S front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,546 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 GCX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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