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AJ06 TLU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 126,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 122,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,870 miles

small stone chip on front window screen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,703 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,145 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 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TLU, 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 AJ06 TLU registered?

AJ06 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is AJ06 TLU safe to buy?

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