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DE55 TYA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 113,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 113,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,475 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,334 miles

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

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

Rear fog light lens broken.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,130 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,830 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,824 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 30,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,711 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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DE55 TYA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE55 TYA, 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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DE55 TYA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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