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AK56 GGZ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,536 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,157 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,716 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,408 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2014 68,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,518 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 58,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 47,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 38,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 38,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,382 miles

both wipers smeary

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 GGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

AK56 GGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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