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DA06 ACJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 142,055 miles

car undersealed

Fail 12 May 2020 142,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

car undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,564 miles

Clutch/flywheel noisy/vibrating

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 138,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Pass on second attempt, after test drive (8.2.2.2 (b))

Clutch/flywheel noisy/vibrating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 137,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Engine vibration (flywheel?)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 137,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Engine vibration (flywheel?)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 132,384 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,937 miles

inder engine covers fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,937 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

inder engine covers fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,203 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake dices corroded on inside

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 52,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers footwell carpet torn near clutch pedal

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DA06 ACJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA06 ACJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA06 ACJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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