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AK56 GVG

2006 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,665 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 99,064 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,713 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 92,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,646 miles

Corrosion developing under vehicle

Exhaust rear hestshield loose/rattling

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 81,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion developing under vehicle

Exhaust rear hestshield loose/rattling

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend 3 new tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,244 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,958 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,953 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,863 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)

offside front tyre bald on edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,924 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 GVG is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

AK56 GVG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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