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DA55 RUU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,744 mi
Last recorded105,744 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,838 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall & screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox & sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 100,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall & screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox & sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 92,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,349 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,339 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,033 miles

damage to front number plate

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 RUU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA55 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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