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DV06 UPY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,608 mi
Last recorded95,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 91,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 91,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all at rear brake/suspension/suspension frame very rusty/some light corrosion

some underside areas been painted in underseal unable to fully inspect some underside areas / items

Fail 29 May 2024 83,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all at rear brake/suspension/suspension frame very rusty/some light corrosion

some underside areas been painted in underseal unable to fully inspect some underside areas / items

Pass 26 May 2023 70,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust heat shields loose

rear brake/suspension /frame very rusty/some light corrosion

vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect some underside areas/items

Pass 27 May 2022 58,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect some underside components.

Pass 25 May 2021 54,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches/turret tops have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged/broken. No sharp edges at time of test.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Small bore pipes on rack, corroded/pitted (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 54,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches/turret tops have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged/broken. No sharp edges at time of test.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Small bore pipes on rack, corroded/pitted (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 54,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom of the wing is insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected has a hole showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom of the wing is insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,800 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wing badly corroded, not considered strucural

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing badly corroded, not considered structural

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wing badly corroded, not considered strucural

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top strut bearing noisy

Offside Front wing badly corroded, not considered structural

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,875 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,409 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,143 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,241 miles

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

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 UPY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV06 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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