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DE56 BHU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,243 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,748 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,642 miles

Lower protective under body covers fitted, obscuring components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper protective engine bay covers fitted, obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,642 miles

Lower protective under body covers fitted, obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper protective engine bay covers fitted, obscuring components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 72,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,103 miles

bonnet hard to open

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,243 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,101 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

small cut in n/s/f tyre no cord showing

Fail 23 Oct 2010 41,052 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,573 miles

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

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

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 BHU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BHU, 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 BHU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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