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DV56 BWX

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,243 mi
Last recorded160,243 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 160,243 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated o/s/f shock (2.4.D.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r trye worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,377 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing inspection of seat belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 115,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,630 miles

exhaust poor condition.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,321 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,754 miles

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear brake imbalance

n/s/f brake disc worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 65,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,343 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,724 miles

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

windscreen damaged

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 BWX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BWX, 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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DV56 BWX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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