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AU06 HWA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

211,604 mi
Last recorded211,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 211,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 206,449 miles

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 197,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 191,629 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 184,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 178,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,693 miles

All brakes pipes heavily greased

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 147,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 137,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

auxilary belt tensioner noisy

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 15 Nov 2013 137,731 miles

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

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

auxilary belt tensioner noisy

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 22 Oct 2012 128,287 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres at 1.6mm

front brake discs lipped

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU06 HWA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU06 HWA, 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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AU06 HWA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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