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AV06 XRS

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,601 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ISOFIX ()

front (and rear) wipers smeary/perishied

nearside and offside rear tyre treads lifting

numerous small stone chips on windscreen

timing belt change due 125k/10year intervals

tyre sealant expired

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ISOFIX ()

front (and rear) wipers smeary/perishied

nearside and offside rear tyre treads lifting

numerous small stone chips on windscreen

timing belt change due 125k/10year intervals

tyre sealant expired

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,216 miles

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

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,216 miles

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

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray

front (and rear) wipers smeary

timing belt change due 125k/10year intervals

tyre sealant expired

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,480 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full insp of seat belt webbing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,989 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,985 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,059 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,987 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 22,720 miles

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

engine under cover fitted

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre slight damage

offside rear bumper and front bumper damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

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 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV06 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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