2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ND55 UEW
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 131,040 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND55 UEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 131,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND55 UEW 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 (ND55 UEW) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 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 (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ND55 UEW Mileage History
- 30/08/2022122,293 mi
- 04/09/2023126,078 mi+3,785 mi
- 26/09/2024131,037 mi+4,959 mi
- 30/09/2024131,040 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,193 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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