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DV56 LOJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 LOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)

Offside Front wing very corroded (no sharp edges)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2021 103,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,138 miles

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished but has no ply or cord showing

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

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,138 miles

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

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

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished but has no ply or cord showing

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

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre is perrished ..no ply or cords showing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,600 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre is perrished ..no ply or cords showing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,481 miles

front pads getting low ???

handbrake little high ???

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge ???

sill &engine covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,695 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre 1 edge worn

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 LOJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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