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DX06 ETA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ETA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,343 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with all arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,220 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of sills

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of sills

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect sills

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,913 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,249 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 71,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,078 miles

Central exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2019 66,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust outer skin in poor condition

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,267 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,809 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,877 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,482 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,817 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,023 miles

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

plastic trims fitted over outer sills

slight weep of grease from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,152 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2011 34,152 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 22,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,613 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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DX06 ETA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DX06 ETA, 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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DX06 ETA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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