2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · AP06 HFC
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 153,848 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP06 HFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 153,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP06 HFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (AP06 HFC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AP06 HFC Mileage History
- 22/09/2022139,838 mi
- 22/09/2023145,230 mi+5,392 mi
- 10/09/2024149,426 mi+4,196 mi
- 12/09/2024149,443 mi+17 mi
- 23/10/2025153,848 mi+4,405 mi
Average of roughly 4,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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