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DV56 DYT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,135 mi
Last recorded163,135 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 163,135 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody and seals

Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 159,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 158,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 158,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 147,061 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,839 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,065 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,776 miles

E M Light on

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,776 miles

E M Light on

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket. (7.1.1)

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 10 Jun 2015 82,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,894 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 DYT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

DV56 DYT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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