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DE56 GTF

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,290 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outerSill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outerSill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,252 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,743 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Engine oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Reverse light switch leaking gearbox oil

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,263 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES NOISEY AND POOR

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,094 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD LOOSE

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,426 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES NOISEY

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,427 miles

o/s n/s front pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

slight judder from front brake when tested on rbt

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 GTF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GTF, 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 GTF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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