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DK56 YYU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,899 mi
Last recorded126,899 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 YYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,899 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Center + rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe and rear coil springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 126,899 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer cv boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Caliper pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Center + rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe and rear coil springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,873 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four lower rear arms inner and outer bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust weak and corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four lower rear arms inner and outer bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,625 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,602 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front most bushes worn and split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,332 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear trailing arm bushes split/unbonding

Child seat fitted

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded hangers weak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 100,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement snapped (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear trailing arm bushes split/unbonding

Child seat fitted

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded hangers weak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,827 miles

heat shield on exhaust loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,442 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,833 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 YYU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYU, 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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DK56 YYU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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