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DU56 DKF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,668 mi
Last recorded152,668 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 152,668 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 145,077 miles

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

both sides front outer wings covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 145,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides front outer wings covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,601 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear drums very corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted - seat belt cannot be tested.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Damaged/slightly loose. (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,148 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted - seat belt cannot be tested.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Damaged/slightly loose. (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,196 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken on flexie part

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,954 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,316 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 DKF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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