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DU56 DNE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,206 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has slight blow also hanger rotted away. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak sump area and over driveshaft .

Fail 12 Jul 2023 88,206 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has slight blow also hanger rotted away. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak sump area and over driveshaft .

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (look as it's coming from the top) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (look as it's coming from the top) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,539 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

minor oil leak on engine

rear suspension has general corrosion

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly to the information stated on the side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,909 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension general corrosion

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,450 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,450 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,535 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,535 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,446 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 DNE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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