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DE56 GVL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,136 mi
Last recorded127,136 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,110 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 96,105 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 80,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,369 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 GVL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 GVL registered?

DE56 GVL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is DE56 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 GVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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