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DU56 MUE

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 MUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,669 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit.

Rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,591 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)

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 MUE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 MUE registered?

DU56 MUE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DU56 MUE safe to buy?

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