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AO06 NRV

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,151 mi
Last recorded117,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 NRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,151 miles

Nearside Front wing badly corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,151 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,874 miles

Steering system slightly rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

both front brake disks corroded and worn

handbrake efficiency only just met criteria

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 92,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

both front brake disks corroded and worn

handbrake efficiency only just met criteria

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,716 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,807 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 45,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,360 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 NRV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

AO06 NRV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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