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DJ06 REF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,745 mi
Last recorded184,745 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ06 REF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 184,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel fuel cap been used

exhaust support bracket broken away

handbrake release button damaged

oil leak

rear and centre heat shields insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 184,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

diesel fuel cap been used

engine management light on

exhaust support bracket broken away

handbrake release button damaged

oil leak

rear and centre heat shields insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 164,636 miles

Fuel cap incorrectly shows 'Diesel' instead of 'Petrol'

Handbrake release button damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Key release damaged and requires repair

Tailgate struts very weakened

Fail 31 Jan 2015 164,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap incorrectly shows 'Diesel' instead of 'Petrol'

Handbrake release button damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Key release damaged and requires repair

Tailgate struts very weakened

Fail 14 Feb 2014 140,704 miles

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

front disc(s) slightly pitted

handbrake lever slightly damaged

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 140,704 miles

front disc(s) slightly pitted

handbrake lever slightly damaged

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,071 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 134,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,286 miles

both headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet lock sticking

front brake pads on limit

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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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DJ06 REF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DJ06 REF, 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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What year was DJ06 REF registered?

DJ06 REF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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