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AD06 COU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,528 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,638 miles

Nearside sills slightly corroded

Offside sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,638 miles

Nearside sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,379 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,180 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,134 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished needs attension

osr tyre nail in and slight perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 48,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,822 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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AD06 COU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD06 COU, 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 AD06 COU registered?

AD06 COU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is AD06 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 COU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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