Ford Focus (2006)
2006 Ford Focus
CarHunch analysed 115,891 real MOT records for the 2006 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Ford Focus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.2%, which sits 4.8 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall suggesting older examples need careful pre-purchase inspection. More concerningly, 38.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds and a genuine buyer warning sign.
These cars are averaging 78,493 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for their age, but the real story is in the failure pattern: 4.17 failures per vehicle and 23.2 advisories indicate widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problem areas. Before buying one, get a pre-MOT inspection focused on suspension, steering, and brake condition, since the high advisory count suggests these are where deterioration typically starts.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2006 Ford Focus
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 76,297 | 75.8% | 4.34 |
| Diesel (34%) | 39,562 | 74% | 3.83 |
| LPG (0%) | 15 | 75.9% | 3.6 |
| Other (0%) | 10 | 61.4% | 1.6 |
| Electric (0%) | 4 | 72.2% | 3.25 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 73.4% | 5.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Ford Focus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Ford Focus vehicles fall between 56,157 and 84,532 miles.
2006 Ford Focus — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22,098 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Ford Focus
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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88.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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84.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.6%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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31.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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30.3%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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