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AV06 VDM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,062 mi
Last recorded158,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 158,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in both arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 157,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak Expansion bottle empty

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,629 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 155,629 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 153,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 148,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 142,477 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Offside front tyre worn on inner most edge.

Fail 1 May 2020 142,477 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner most edge.

Pass 13 May 2019 135,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake recording minimum requirements.

Pass 14 May 2018 129,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 129,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 121,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 115,530 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 115,522 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,213 miles

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

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

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

engine management indicator showing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,021 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,031 miles

discs rusted all over

Pass 13 May 2010 60,130 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,432 miles

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

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

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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AV06 VDM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV06 VDM, 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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AV06 VDM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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