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DK56 SKE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,839 mi
Last recorded162,839 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 162,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 162,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 153,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,568 miles

Hear shield loose ( exhaust )

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 146,568 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hear shield loose ( exhaust )

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 139,816 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,256 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 118,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake discs front and rear badly lipped and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,686 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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DK56 SKE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK56 SKE, 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 DK56 SKE registered?

DK56 SKE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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