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AK56 GVR

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 117,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,639 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

Under body and suspension has corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

sill covers fitted

underbody and suspension has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,157 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheilds slightly insecure

rear inner sills and outer sills have corrosion

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 101,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,757 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,996 miles

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge

ns/os outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,215 miles

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

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

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 GVR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

AK56 GVR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is AK56 GVR safe to buy?

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