2006 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2006
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- PURPLE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 January 2027 (226 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,789 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2006 Ford has 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 21,789 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with recurring issues and a lack of consistent maintenance, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The MOT history shows a critical mileage decrease between Nov 2019 (75,528 mi) and Nov 2021 (75,345 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Nov 2019 (75,528 mi) and Nov 2021 (75,345 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- DANGEROUS emissions defect recorded on 2018-10-01 (MOT 2018-10-01).
- Mileage decreased by 183 miles between 2019-11-01 and 2021-11-01 (MOT 2019-11-01 and 2021-11-01).
- 7 failures and 7 passes across 14 MOT tests (MOT 2018-10-01 to 2026-01-26).
Working in its favour
- Current MOT is valid until 2027-01-26, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Jan 2026).
- The vehicle has consistently passed retests after initial failures, showing owners addressed issues.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 21,789 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 30,025 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 36,381 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 42,525 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 45,961 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 49,254 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 49,254 mi |
PRS Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 55,223 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 62,279 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 74,315 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 74,315 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 75,369 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear ex cover insecure ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 75,369 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear ex cover insecure ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2019 | FAIL | 75,528 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear ex cover insecure
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 75,528 mi |
ADVISORY Rear ex cover insecure
|
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 75,345 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 75,345 mi |
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 76,916 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 76,916 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 77,932 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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| Jan 2024 | PASS | 77,933 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 88,248 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) PRS Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 88,248 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 99,299 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 99,299 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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