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DE06 VUW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

Fail 27 May 2019 72,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

Pass 9 May 2018 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 64,248 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2016 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 49,998 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 49,998 miles

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

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

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

Slight Lip On Front Brake Disc's

Pass 11 May 2013 43,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,340 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 VUW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE06 VUW, 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 DE06 VUW registered?

DE06 VUW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DE06 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 VUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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