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DV55 VHU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,104 mi
Last recorded107,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 107,104 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,786 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,278 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,659 miles

both rear tyres worn, close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,724 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,254 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DV55 VHU 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 94.7%.

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 DV55 VHU, 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 DV55 VHU registered?

DV55 VHU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is DV55 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 VHU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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