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AO06 LFN

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,549 mi
Last recorded166,549 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 LFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 166,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 166,546 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 166,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passenger floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion including all suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2025 164,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 164,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 162,069 miles

rear suspension components corroded and rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2023 156,114 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 156,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 151,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 146,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,701 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 139,677 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,387 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,414 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,715 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 65,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,132 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,553 miles

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

both fronts splitting on sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,033 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 LFN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO06 LFN, 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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AO06 LFN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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