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AO06 HGM

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 105,454 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 102,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 102,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 100,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 98,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 95,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 92,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 89,959 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,760 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 83,159 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 79,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,155 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)

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,485 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 37,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,345 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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AO06 HGM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO06 HGM, 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 AO06 HGM registered?

AO06 HGM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is AO06 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 HGM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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