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DE06 OSO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,895 mi
Last recorded199,895 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 OSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 199,895 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 199,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 192,330 miles

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

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

rear gearbox mounting loose , have play

Pass 17 Apr 2017 191,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver seat runners worn

engine signs of wearness

Pass 27 Apr 2016 188,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 188,458 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c v boot spit (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 183,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 179,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 179,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 172,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 165,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 151,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 136,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 127,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2009 127,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DE06 OSO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc 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 DE06 OSO, 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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DE06 OSO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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