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BL06 AEK

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,548 mi
Last recorded168,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 AEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 168,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,212 miles

drivers seat insecure at nearside rear

Fail 13 Mar 2017 155,009 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

drivers seat insecure at nearside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,888 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,407 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,305 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,781 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,495 miles

advice steering tracking

Fail 21 Dec 2009 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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BL06 AEK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL06 AEK, 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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BL06 AEK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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