2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV06 VWD
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 77,398 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV06 VWD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 77,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV06 VWD 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 (MV06 VWD) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV06 VWD Mileage History
- 20/04/202277,126 mi
- 20/04/202277,126 mi
- 03/01/202477,398 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 159 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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