2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · XG06 SMG
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 87,631 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XG06 SMG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 87,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XG06 SMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (XG06 SMG) between March 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
XG06 SMG Mileage History
- 26/03/200924,927 mi
- 08/03/201031,388 mi+6,461 mi
- 21/03/201137,594 mi+6,206 mi
- 22/03/201243,027 mi+5,433 mi
- 22/03/201347,836 mi+4,809 mi
- 21/03/201452,931 mi+5,095 mi
- 16/03/201558,064 mi+5,133 mi
- 11/03/201662,879 mi+4,815 mi
- 31/05/201664,063 mi+1,184 mi
- 25/05/201768,723 mi+4,660 mi
- 25/05/201768,723 mi
- 05/06/201872,911 mi+4,188 mi
- 08/06/201872,911 mi
- 06/06/201977,711 mi+4,800 mi
- 06/06/201977,711 mi
- 03/06/202079,916 mi+2,205 mi
- 01/06/202181,378 mi+1,462 mi
- 01/06/202181,378 mi
- 01/06/202283,055 mi+1,677 mi
- 06/06/202383,766 mi+711 mi
- 11/06/202486,157 mi+2,391 mi
- 11/06/202486,157 mi
- 17/06/202586,900 mi+743 mi
- 16/06/202687,631 mi+731 mi
- 16/06/202687,631 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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