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DU56 MXM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,722 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,722 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 112,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,562 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield unsecured

Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield unsecured

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly position (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly position (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/s/r panel damage

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,262 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,701 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,076 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,972 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

child seat fitted to nearsiderear adult seat belt not allowing full inspection of belt

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,358 miles

o/s/r sides wall deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,358 miles

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

o/s/r sides wall deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,684 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 MXM 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 63.2%.

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 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 MXM, 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 MXM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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