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316 FTC

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration316 FTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire both front and rear heatshield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,833 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,884 miles

advise rear shock damp

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,980 miles

front discs showing signs of heatspots inner facings

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,980 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs showing signs of heatspots inner facings

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,319 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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316 FTC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 316 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 316 FTC?

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What year was 316 FTC registered?

316 FTC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is 316 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 316 FTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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