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DN56 DFZ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,116 mi
Last recorded131,116 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 131,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 131,116 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 128,858 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,377 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,805 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 109,804 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,358 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,357 miles

Front rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 exhaust silencer badly corroded and separating

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,530 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,616 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,846 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,846 miles

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

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 DFZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

DN56 DFZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DN56 DFZ safe to buy?

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