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DE55 XWL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,257 mi
Last recorded160,257 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 160,257 miles

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

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

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 151,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 151,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 145,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 136,196 miles

Nearside Rear link bar slight play

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 113,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,092 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,014 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,673 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,145 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,166 miles

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

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 XWL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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