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AJ06 DCU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s rear bumper/panel dameged.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,503 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

O/S/F WING BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,828 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 95,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,268 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,415 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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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AJ06 DCU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ06 DCU, 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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AJ06 DCU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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