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B23 DAB

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,677 mi
Last recorded121,677 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,346 miles

Exhaust system noisy.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,731 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 109,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,198 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,198 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,031 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,909 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above the limit (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,909 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above the limit (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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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B23 DAB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B23 DAB, 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 B23 DAB registered?

B23 DAB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is B23 DAB safe to buy?

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