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DA56 ELH

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 ELH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 129,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 101,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

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 ELH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA56 ELH, 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 DA56 ELH registered?

DA56 ELH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is DA56 ELH safe to buy?

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