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DA06 SYJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,603 mi
Last recorded228,603 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 228,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 228,200 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 228,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 227,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 227,339 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 225,042 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 223,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 223,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 221,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 219,676 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 216,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 216,388 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration white (7.3.A.2c)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2014 213,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 207,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 207,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 179,691 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 179,691 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 166,317 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Heat shield hanging loose form the underside of the vehicle.

Multiple minute stone chips on the screen.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 166,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres are stepping on the inside edge. No play in the suspension, possible alignment issue.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Clutch pedal is very close to its limet of travel.

Heat shield hanging loose form the underside of the vehicle.

Multiple minute stone chips on the screen.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wiper is very poor.

Pass 24 May 2011 147,169 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Drivers wiper smears slightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wiper smears.

Uneven tyre ware on the inside edge of the N/S/R tyre.

Fail 24 May 2011 147,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Drivers wiper smears slightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear wiper smears.

Uneven tyre ware on the inside edge of the N/S/R tyre.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

middle heat shield broken lying ontop of exhaust

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 SYJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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