2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · 1000 MO
2006 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 97,053 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1000 MO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 97,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1000 MO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (1000 MO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
1000 MO Mileage History
- 26/10/202283,320 mi
- 20/10/202387,395 mi+4,075 mi
- 16/10/202492,577 mi+5,182 mi
- 23/10/202597,053 mi+4,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,589 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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