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DX06 VUS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,988 mi
Last recorded103,988 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 100,679 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded leaving open sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded leaving open sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,522 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,231 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,563 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,890 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

exhaust middle section bracket broken

o/s rear tyre worn out of shape 205/55/16

rear indicators flashing slightly white

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,276 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,415 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 VUS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX06 VUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 VUS registered?

DX06 VUS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is DX06 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 VUS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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