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A26 FST

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 FST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside & offside front outer sills corroded & holed

Nearside & offside handbrake performance low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front inner sill corroded & holed

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 101,536 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front suspension levelling device mechanism incomplete (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside & offside front outer sills corroded & holed

Nearside & offside handbrake performance low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fouling on anti-roll bar link - incorrectly fitted (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front inner sill corroded & holed

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,471 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,750 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Exhaust heatshields loose

Nearside front headlight has condensation

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Rear indicators discoloured

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Exhaust heatshields loose

Nearside front headlight has condensation

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,632 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,041 miles

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

revers light inop

Fail 28 May 2011 64,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

revers light inop

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,945 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 44,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 44,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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A26 FST is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A26 FST, 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 A26 FST registered?

A26 FST is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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