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BL06 AKV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 AKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 155,975 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release function deteriorating

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 143,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 143,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 136,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 125,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 112,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 103,948 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,113 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,080 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,627 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AKV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKV, 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 AKV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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