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DE56 GVC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,277 miles

All underbody and components protected by underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2026 72,277 miles

All underbody and components protected by underseal

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,206 miles

All body damaged

All underbody and components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,295 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills, all suspension arms, springs, shocks and all underside components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023

All underbody and components corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perish

all under body corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2021

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under body cover fitted

cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,557 miles

all discs and pads getting low

all under body corroded

both rear tyres perish

cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,952 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front wheel rubbing on arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded including suspension components

Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,952 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front wheel rubbing on arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroded including suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,251 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,457 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,163 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,821 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,395 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

small chips/marks in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 GVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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