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AY06 WTZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,297 miles

covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 141,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 136,537 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 136,537 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,473 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,984 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 122,984 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,457 miles

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

reverse lamp not working(no bulb or holder fitted)

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,143 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,549 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,736 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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AY06 WTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

AY06 WTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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