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DV56 BXL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 120,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 120,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 115,123 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 110,023 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 105,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 100,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 100,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split along seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 90,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,627 miles

Both rear tyres very poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 79,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Both rear tyres very poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 68,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2016 64,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,224 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 BXL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DV56 BXL, 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 BXL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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