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DK56 ZFA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,380 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 93,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides rear hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,971 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both sides hand brake needs adjustment

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,759 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,051 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 295/55/16V

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Rear REAR LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,739 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,739 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Near side (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high Off side (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 22,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,755 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZFA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFA, 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 DK56 ZFA registered?

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

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