2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

26,874 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    1,448 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    1,059 marked dangerous
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.1%
  2. Suspension25.6%
  3. Brakes10.9%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Body & chassis8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2006 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,874 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).