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DE56 BWK

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,648 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 120,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,118 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 99,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,254 miles

Coolant leak

E.M.Light indicates a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,441 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres are near 1.6 mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,122 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

NEASIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD .BOTH LOW INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,531 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 BWK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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