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DA55 RXL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,992 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front outer sills.

corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 48,033 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,981 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,080 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 46,080 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,482 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 45,482 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 44,892 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking on side walls and treads.

both front tyres look low on pressure.

both rear outer seat belts slightly fraying.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,brake pipes and rear subframe.

offside front tyre wearing on the edges and cracks to the treads.

rear wiper blade splitting ends.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 44,892 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres are cracking on side walls and treads.

both front tyres look low on pressure.

both rear outer seat belts slightly fraying.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,brake pipes and rear subframe.

offside front tyre wearing on the edges and cracks to the treads.

rear wiper blade splitting ends.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 44,184 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking and perishing on side walls.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,777 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to suspension coil springs and exhaust.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,606 miles

both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes worn cracking and separating.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 29,179 miles

Stop lamp not working NS (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,259 miles

front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,174 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 RXL 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 75%.

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 RXL, 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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What year was DA55 RXL registered?

DA55 RXL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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