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DE56 AXH

2006 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 136,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,111 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 128,110 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,840 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT AND REAR (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,033 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,051 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing and low

rear exaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing and low

rear exaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,229 miles

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,336 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 AXH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE56 AXH, 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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DE56 AXH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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