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DE56 GZJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 142,136 miles

Emissions not tested smokey and boost leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 129,251 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 9 Nov 2018 123,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,052 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

items removed prior to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,141 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR MACHINE TO DETECT

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust silencer corroded

front wipers smearing slightly

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

possible fault with brake caliper handbrake mechanism

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,138 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR MACHINE TO DETECT

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust silencer corroded

front wipers smearing slightly

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn-border line

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

possible fault with brake caliper handbrake mechanism

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,727 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 GZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 GZJ, 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 GZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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