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DK06 VVC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 VVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 157,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured end snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,040 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 153,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 151,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,600 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,915 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 VVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK06 VVC, 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 DK06 VVC registered?

DK06 VVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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