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DE55 VYN

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,916 mi
Last recorded79,916 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,916 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,248 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle - not excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,234 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle - not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 58,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear both suspension arm`s corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,529 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,255 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,866 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,222 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,488 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2011 45,841 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,733 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread and is very low on air pressure

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,881 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 VYN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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