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DU06 DSE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,865 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 70,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 67,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,774 miles

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,650 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,071 miles

YOUR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

YOUR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 53,514 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,286 miles

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

small split in side wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,919 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 38,919 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,277 miles

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

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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DU06 DSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU06 DSE, 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 DU06 DSE registered?

DU06 DSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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