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DE56 AXC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 94,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,421 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,291 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 67,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated pad separated from backing plate (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,683 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2018 59,683 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,906 miles

All four tyres slightly cracked and perished

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,775 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 43,774 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,718 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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DE56 AXC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE56 AXC, 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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What year was DE56 AXC registered?

DE56 AXC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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