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DK06 VLM

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 157,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,585 miles

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

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

small chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jul 2017 142,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 142,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 133,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,699 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,374 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,589 miles

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,668 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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DK06 VLM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK06 VLM, 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 DK06 VLM registered?

DK06 VLM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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