MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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