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DA55 GMX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,363 mi
Last recorded151,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 151,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 151,363 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 146,645 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 146,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,439 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2018 141,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 133,901 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 133,899 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2016 128,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,841 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 121,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,654 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,094 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,350 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 101,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,877 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,839 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 88,839 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DA55 GMX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DA55 GMX, 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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DA55 GMX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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