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DS06 TVF

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 TVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 156,168 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 156,168 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear support (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 142,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 133,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Flat spot inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,195 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 64,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,485 miles

Buckle nearside rear wheel rim

Slight buckle on nearside front wheel rim

Slight play/movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,688 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,641 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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DS06 TVF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS06 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

DS06 TVF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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