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DA55 GRX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,414 mi
Last recorded163,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 163,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp broken and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear wiper split

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 154,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2022 144,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2022 144,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 123,069 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner tread edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Rear locking wheel nut broken

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,107 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,754 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,353 miles

offside rear suspension spring rusty

power steering pipe damp

Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear suspension spring rusty

power steering pipe damp

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,774 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,832 miles

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 GRX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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