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DN06 RNJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 163,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

injector has slight blow and smokey on start up

Fail 18 May 2026 163,154 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

injector has slight blow and smokey on start up

Pass 9 May 2025 156,292 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower wings corroded and insecure

deisel injector has slight blow and smokey on start up

Fail 8 May 2025 156,276 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower wings corroded and insecure

deisel injector has slight blow and smokey on start up

Pass 13 May 2024 152,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

deisel injector has slight blow/engine light on /vehicle smokes on start up

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Fail 30 Apr 2024 151,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside has a low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

deisel injector has slight blow/engine light on /vehicle smokes on start up

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

deisel injector has slight blow/engine light on/vehicle emits smoke on start up

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2023 146,450 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

deisel injector has slight blow/engine light on/vehicle emits smoke on start up

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2022 139,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

deisel injector has slight blow

exhaust heat sheild loose

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

deisel injector has slight blow

exhaust heat sheild loose

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/s wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,902 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 91,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,953 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

n/s/r tyres cracking and worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 74,925 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 74,925 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage o/s and n/s rear wheels

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,816 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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DN06 RNJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN06 RNJ, 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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DN06 RNJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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