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DV56 CDO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,664 mi
Last recorded218,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 CDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 218,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 208,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective before flexi on front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 208,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective before flexi on front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 201,533 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 192,857 miles

front and rear exhaust hanging brackets corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 184,537 miles

Exhaust heat shields damaged and loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knock from steering column/U.J

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering noisy on full lock

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 172,775 miles

Charging indicator illuminated on dash

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

power steering belt squealing on lock

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 152,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,526 miles

Battery lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 132,525 miles

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

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

Battery lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Sill covers fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 116,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Sill covers fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,039 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,161 miles

Engine coolant level 'LOW'

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,161 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine coolant level 'LOW'

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2011 28,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats NSR/OSR

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,458 miles

Alternator warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,082 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 CDO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CDO, 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 CDO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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