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DU56 MKO

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 MKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine fault displayed

Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,258 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,105 miles

Message on dash display ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame and components corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 75,105 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash storage compartment lid will not shut (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Message on dash display ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame and components corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 72,079 miles

Nearside Front power steering noise on turning

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

dashboard shows ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,830 miles

Nearside Front power steering noise on turning

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

dashboard shows ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,646 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))

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

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2018 60,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,668 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

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

Nearside dip beam image slight distortion

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight lip (3.5.1i)

corrosion on suspension and components

covers and shields fitted

parking brake travel high

warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 35,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,582 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,838 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 MKO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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