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AO06 LLJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 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 LLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ALL rear suspension components very corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills to chassis both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 85,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ALL rear suspension components very corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills to chassis both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,430 miles

ALL rear suspension components very corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 76,429 miles

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

ALL rear suspension components very corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 73,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

underside of vehicle/suspension components generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 46,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear subframe/suspension components generally corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,835 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear subframe/suspension components generally corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 42,135 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

2/ screw in o/s rear tyre and becoming perished

3/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,627 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,252 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2016 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking/splitting in treads

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking/splitting in treads

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,407 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)

n/s/f tyre cracking

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,210 miles

Both front tyres have cracking inbetween tread

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,574 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,678 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 LLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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