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DV56 BXX

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,572 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 84,141 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1 month. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 77,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,852 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,555 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,532 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,241 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,213 miles

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f suspension coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,283 miles

Nearside Rear unable to complete a full inspection of seat belt child seat fitted.

Rear age cracks in rear tyres.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,518 miles

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,518 miles

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,094 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,803 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,801 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,082 miles

observation only - full wheel arch liners fitted to front and rear. sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

observation only - full wheel arch liners fitted to front and rear. sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,473 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

partial sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 18,473 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

partial sill covers fitted

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 BXX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BXX, 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 BXX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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