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AY06 DZW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to seatbelt

Fail 3 Mar 2026 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm very inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front advice front tracking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91 v wearing very inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to seatbelt

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,010 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,772 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,845 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where inner to outer sill joints (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where inner to outer sill joints (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,483 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,288 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,666 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,426 miles

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

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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AY06 DZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY06 DZW, 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 AY06 DZW registered?

AY06 DZW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AY06 DZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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