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DA56 DGF

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,223 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 107,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met on limit of 16%

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 79,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding when spun by hand

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,639 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,306 miles

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

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

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

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,341 miles

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

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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DA56 DGF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA56 DGF, 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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DA56 DGF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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