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AF06 GWE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 130,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 130,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,445 miles

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread below 1.6mm inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread below 1.6mm inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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AF06 GWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF06 GWE, 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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AF06 GWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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