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DV56 BXP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,926 mi
Last recorded154,926 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,926 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 154,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit ..change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all indicators slightly discolured

Fail 16 Dec 2021 152,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit ..change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all indicators slightly discolured

Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 150,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,716 miles

center exhaust box corroded but not blowing

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low near limit

Fail 8 Jun 2019 146,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust box corroded but not blowing

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low near limit

Pass 2 Jun 2018 143,153 miles

center exhaust box heavily corroded [not blowing]

nearside front shockabsorber slightly damp of oil on gland

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2017 140,258 miles

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

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

plastic sill and engine covers

Fail 10 Jun 2017 140,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill and engine covers

Pass 24 May 2016 136,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 136,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 151,528 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat rear

Fail 4 Apr 2015 151,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat rear

Fail 18 Oct 2013 125,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release stiff

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release stiff

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,703 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 BXP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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