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DE55 VZZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 134,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective broken / center missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiD bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiD bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side-lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front main beam bulbs blue

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chaffed / loose / incorrectly positioned / rubbing on tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 129,188 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 129,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 124,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,030 miles

Oil leak ()

condition of power steering belt

engine light on

Fail 5 Mar 2018 118,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

condition of power steering belt

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,392 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly split. (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged.

power steering drivebelt badly damaged.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 105,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly split. (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged.

power steering drivebelt badly damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,359 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,881 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,824 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 VZZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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