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DC03 YRM

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,860 mi
Last recorded253,860 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 253,860 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 253,773 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o\s & n\s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 246,906 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 246,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 239,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 133,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 121,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,199 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 119,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 95,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 88,873 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DC03 YRM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DC03 YRM, 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 DC03 YRM registered?

DC03 YRM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DC03 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 YRM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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