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DV06 UPM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 UPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 118,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,503 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,258 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rearrs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 112,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rearrs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower wings repaired pop/rivits

sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2022 108,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower wings repaired pop/rivits

sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,794 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded / insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Offside Front wing slighty corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,938 miles

Front tyres both nearside and offside inner edges wearing indicating tracking may want adjustment

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

Nearside Front lower wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Front lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear tyres both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight smear front wipers

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,703 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside number plate lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,230 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,685 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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DV06 UPM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DV06 UPM, 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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DV06 UPM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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