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AM06 CHR

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 CHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,984 miles

Front subframe starting to show corrossion

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

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

Rear both suspension arms showing corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe starting to show corrossion

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,209 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,955 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 57,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,195 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns headlamp aim close to req limit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,993 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,032 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,417 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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AM06 CHR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AM06 CHR, 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 AM06 CHR registered?

AM06 CHR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is AM06 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM06 CHR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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