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DS06 ECX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,301 mi
Last recorded132,301 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,387 miles

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

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

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

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

smell of diesel from engine bay

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,965 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2013 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,602 miles

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

near side door mirror slightly damaged taped repair

Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,454 miles

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

near side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,346 miles

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

n/s mirror cracked but not impareing the view to rear

Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,747 miles

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

passenger rear view mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,747 miles

passenger rear view mirror cracked

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 ECX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

DS06 ECX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is DS06 ECX safe to buy?

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