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AO06 LEJ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,567 mi
Last recorded34,567 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 34,567 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 33,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 32,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 31,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,569 miles

Both lower front wishbone rear bushes slight play

Pass 15 May 2018 29,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,841 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2015 26,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,157 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,397 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 LEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

AO06 LEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AO06 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 LEJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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