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DE06 VSN

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,437 mi
Last recorded150,437 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 150,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 150,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corroded and pitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 135,612 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 115,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 101,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 /2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 101,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 /2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 91,301 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,499 miles

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 27 May 2015 74,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 57,936 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 57,931 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2013 39,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edge

rear pads low

Pass 21 May 2012 29,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 25,334 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 25,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,361 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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DE06 VSN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE06 VSN, 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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DE06 VSN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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