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AO06 ATU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ATU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,764 miles

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

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

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))

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,458 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides strongly advised (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear surface corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 125,458 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides strongly advised (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear surface corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,496 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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AO06 ATU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO06 ATU, 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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AO06 ATU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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