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DV56 DXS

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 DXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,170 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,454 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,454 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,225 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,855 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 97,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2016 93,695 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,227 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,621 miles

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

child seats fitted to outer rear seats

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,172 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 DXS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXS, 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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What year was DV56 DXS registered?

DV56 DXS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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