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DV56 KUO

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear closing panel slight corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirror outer casing slight damage

centre exhaust box outer casing slight corroded

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Fail 9 Jan 2016 139,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear closing panel slight corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirror outer casing slight damage

centre exhaust box outer casing slight corroded

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 20 Dec 2014 124,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust casing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 111,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust casing corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 21 Dec 2013 111,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust casing corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Dec 2012 95,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 17 Dec 2011 80,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,530 miles

2x child seats fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

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 KUO is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

DV56 KUO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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