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AE06 DCO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,472 mi
Last recorded141,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 DCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 141,472 miles

Bonnet lock stiff to open at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 141,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet lock stiff to open at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 127,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 117,329 miles

Bonnet lock missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 117,329 miles

Bonnet lock missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 97,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 94,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,710 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated additional earth wire added to the sub-frame deteriorated / damaged (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated additional earth wire added to the sub-frame deteriorated / damaged (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,355 miles

exhaust bracket broken off rear section

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,242 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s/f tyre heavily perished + both rear tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,001 miles

all exhaust hangers corroded.

front discs pitted.

front number plate cracked.

o/s wiper slightly smearing.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,260 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 41,713 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,713 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,353 miles

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

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

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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AE06 DCO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 AE06 DCO, 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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AE06 DCO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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