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DE56 DHC

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 114,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 114,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 107,824 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,076 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,663 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,078 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 DHC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

DE56 DHC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is DE56 DHC safe to buy?

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