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DV56 LUJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 123,163 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

NSF and OSF outer wings taped up

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2024 123,163 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

NSF and OSF outer wings taped up

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 114,393 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 114,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear plate lamp intensity low

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 86,753 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,647 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,386 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 64,386 miles

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

PLEASE NOTE nearside number plate light is very corroded requires new lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,011 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,995 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 43,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,755 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 LUJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

Is DV56 LUJ safe to buy?

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