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DE06 VTM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,246 mi
Last recorded141,246 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 141,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and link arms both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 141,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and link arms both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 133,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,528 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,405 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 73,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush wishbone arm (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush wishbone arm (2.4.F.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,435 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nsr tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,416 miles

front and rear discs slight lip

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 May 2009 23,717 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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DE06 VTM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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