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DN56 DFP

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 51,172 miles

coolant level low

Pass 9 Dec 2024 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,910 miles

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

heat shield slightly loose

squeal from brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,134 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 49,115 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 37,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,348 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,759 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 12,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,494 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres on limit ( perishing )

Fail 25 Nov 2011 12,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s and o/s rear tyres on limit ( perishing )

Fail 9 Dec 2010 10,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,862 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 9,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,704 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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DN56 DFP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN56 DFP, 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 DN56 DFP registered?

DN56 DFP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is DN56 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 DFP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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