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DE06 VUX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,476 mi
Last recorded42,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 42,476 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 41,684 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,626 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 39,532 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,568 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,496 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 37,199 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 35,584 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,700 miles

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

all four tyres slightly cracking

front pads half worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,973 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

front pads half worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,139 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,139 miles

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,701 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,354 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 VUX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VUX, 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 DE06 VUX registered?

DE06 VUX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is DE06 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 VUX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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