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DA55 RUH

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,544 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel frame corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,544 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear axel frame corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,334 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,725 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,672 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,495 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,419 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 74,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,649 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 8,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 7,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,465 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 RUH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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