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DA56 ETE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 ETE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 108,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,775 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,775 miles

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

Central Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back box outer shell corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes

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

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

Offside Front slight bind on brakes

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back box outer shell corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,362 miles

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

slight noise in o/s/r + n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 22 Dec 2016 85,362 miles

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

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

slight noise in o/s/r + n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,836 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,825 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,250 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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DA56 ETE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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