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DA06 ARU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,991 mi
Last recorded67,991 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,959 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,216 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 55,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 52,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,244 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 40,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 36,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 26,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,539 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 ARU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA06 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA06 ARU registered?

DA06 ARU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is DA06 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA06 ARU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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