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DC06 DCY

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,148 miles

boot gas rams have failed

n/s/f tyre inner edge at 1.8mm

slight play in n/s/f wishbone back bush

water leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 144,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail x3 bolts loose and missing on gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1b)

boot gas rams have failed

n/s/f tyre inner edge at 1.8mm

slight play in n/s/f wishbone back bush

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,575 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise nsf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise nsf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,051 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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DC06 DCY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DC06 DCY, 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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DC06 DCY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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