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DE06 VWD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,638 mi
Last recorded146,638 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 146,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 139,594 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 139,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,055 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 132,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,182 miles

rear tyres distorted

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres distorted

Pass 7 May 2013 95,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,730 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low..excess wear/corrosion front discs..n/s/f tyre worn on edges..rear pads low

Pass 26 May 2012 78,691 miles

rear inds faded..corrosion front discs..n/s lower arm rear bush split

Pass 28 May 2011 60,946 miles

wear to front discs...both rear tyres cracks in side wall and tred patterbwear to rear discs

Fail 28 May 2011 60,946 miles

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

wear to front discs...both rear tyres cracks in side wall and tred patterbwear to rear discs

Pass 31 May 2010 50,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,181 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 VWD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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