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971 AUA

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,287 mi
Last recorded39,287 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 AUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,287 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly misshapen inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 14,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,535 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slight mis-shape

offside rear tyre slight mis-shape

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,930 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,930 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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971 AUA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 971 AUA, 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 971 AUA registered?

971 AUA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is 971 AUA safe to buy?

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