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DU56 MLY

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 MLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,061 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 113,932 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear coil springs corodded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot perished

Offside headlamp missing fixing bolt

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine/sump guard oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust box corodded

general underbody surface corossion

reverse lamp not working(pre 2009)

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,400 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to O/S outer sill

Pass 30 Nov 2019 97,749 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,900 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 88,900 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,912 miles

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

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 MLY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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