2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MA56 NFE
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 113,420 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA56 NFE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2023
- 113,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA56 NFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (MA56 NFE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MA56 NFE Mileage History
- 29/07/2022112,587 mi
- 13/07/2023113,420 mi+833 mi
- 18/07/2023113,420 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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