2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · VT55 EVC
2006 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 117,789 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT55 EVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 117,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT55 EVC 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 (VT55 EVC) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes debonded from centre pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfr”.
VT55 EVC Mileage History
- 04/05/2022113,076 mi
- 13/05/2022113,103 mi+27 mi
- 10/05/2023117,789 mi+4,686 mi
Average of roughly 4,638 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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