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DA55 RVL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 174,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,521 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 168,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,461 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,456 miles

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

front and rear suspension componants slightly corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but outside of 30cm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill numerous places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

n/s and o/s front wings corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,398 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 29,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,597 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 RVL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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