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DU56 BTV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,804 mi
Last recorded48,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 46,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 46,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,070 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 44,070 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,296 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 41,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 38,932 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 35,555 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 25 May 2016 35,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 15,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,473 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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DU56 BTV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU56 BTV, 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 DU56 BTV registered?

DU56 BTV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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