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A25 BEA

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,103 mi
Last recorded195,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 195,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

center and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jun 2026 195,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

center and rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2025 178,482 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2025 178,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2024 168,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 162,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Rear seats down and loaded with tools

Fail 23 Feb 2023 162,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Always on when dip beam is on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with dip beam and sidelights off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working with sidelights or dip beam light on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Rear seats down and loaded with tools

Pass 22 Feb 2022 158,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to back of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 158,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to back of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 145,745 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

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

Temp fuel cap fitted and seal poor condition

Fail 2 May 2019 145,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

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

Temp fuel cap fitted and seal poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,840 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 132,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 123,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,822 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,611 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL...

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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A25 BEA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A25 BEA, 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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A25 BEA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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