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DU56 BVM

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,790 mi
Last recorded98,790 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,787 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Won’t open and unable to check under bonnet components (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 94V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield lose but not likely to fall off

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,202 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 69,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,842 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,030 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 5,339 miles

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

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 BVM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DU56 BVM, 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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DU56 BVM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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