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DV56 BWG

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,988 mi
Last recorded171,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 171,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2019 171,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2018 162,131 miles

Engine coolant level, expansion tank empty.

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 162,131 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position will not open for ispection (6.4.1)

Engine coolant level, expansion tank empty.

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,985 miles

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

battery w/lamp on dash.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 149,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

battery w/lamp on dash.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded exhaust heat sheild fallen onto system

Fail 28 Oct 2014 121,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

rear silencer corroded exhaust heat sheild fallen onto system

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriating

nearside rear tyre poor shape

Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailpipe deteriating

nearside rear tyre poor shape

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tailpipe starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,607 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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DV56 BWG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV56 BWG, 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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What year was DV56 BWG registered?

DV56 BWG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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