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DA06 APU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 APU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 68,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,931 miles

power steering warning message on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2020 53,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges and close to limit

power steering warning message on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,361 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes badly split and worn

power steering malfunction warning message comes up on dash but steering feels ok

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,752 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,758 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 40,725 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2010 22,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,142 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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DA06 APU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA06 APU, 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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DA06 APU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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