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AJ06 DJV

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 136,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody / Suspension components, front sub-frame corroded

Fail 13 May 2023 136,290 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody / Suspension components, front sub-frame all corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,048 miles

Underside coated in underseal

Auto head light level link broken off rear suspension arm

Both front sill Jacking points corroded

Exhaust noisy

Fuel cap damaged but sealed at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 108,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Auto head light level link broken off rear suspension arm

Both front sill Jacking points corroded

Fuel cap damaged but sealed at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Underside coated in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,901 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Plastic over sills fitted

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Plastic over sills fitted

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements , may req repair or adjustment

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust shield insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,265 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,210 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,210 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,045 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,398 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 56,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,493 miles

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 DJV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ06 DJV, 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 DJV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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