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DS06 VYX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,055 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,810 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 97,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2022 95,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,621 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,251 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,251 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,153 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,963 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,867 miles

slight noise from top shock absorber bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2015 71,859 miles

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

slight noise from front shocker top bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,452 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,303 miles

Front tyres very close to limit.

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 VYX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

DS06 VYX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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