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AW55 OWL

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,345 mi
Last recorded148,345 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW55 OWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 148,345 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill offside rear excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 142,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 137,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,664 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 134,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 106,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,732 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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AW55 OWL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AW55 OWL, 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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AW55 OWL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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