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DS06 ECV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,891 mi
Last recorded142,891 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin renewal recommended (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin renewal recommended (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling exhaust

offside front tyre worn below 2.0mm and worn edges and tread damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 121,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling exhaust

offside front tyre worn below 2.0mm and worn edges and tread damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,288 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,413 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,865 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 44,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower arm bushes cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear.

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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DS06 ECV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS06 ECV, 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 DS06 ECV registered?

DS06 ECV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is DS06 ECV safe to buy?

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