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DV56 BZH

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,510 mi
Last recorded157,510 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,510 miles

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

exhaust rear back box corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 157,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,964 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 150,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,903 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 205/55/16 bud

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack arm has slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2017 140,903 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 205/55/16 bud

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 24 Jun 2016 136,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 28 May 2015 123,089 miles

near side front tyre only just legal on point of test

slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 30 May 2014 118,692 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

off side handbrake effort slightly low

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,467 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,467 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,833 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 BZH is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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