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AK56 ZTP

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ZTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 79,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,612 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,743 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 72,133 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside reversing lamp not working

Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,353 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside reversing lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,430 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,864 miles

n/s front tyre under inflated

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,864 miles

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

n/s front tyre under inflated

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,731 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre brake light remains on when brake is realesed

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside waxed/coated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear parking quite low

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,480 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 28,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZTP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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