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DK06 VZW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 106,671 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 106,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 106,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/s/f tyre worn to limits

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Bonnett catch poor operation

Evidence of fuel around tank breathers

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn unevenly

N/s/r tyre worn close to limits and carcass deteriorating

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some deterioration to both front suspension inner arm bushes

Some wear to rear brake discs and pads

Front brake discs and pads worn beyond service limits

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Fail 21 Apr 2011 98,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,191 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2008 48,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,799 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 VZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK06 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

DK06 VZW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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