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DV56 LVX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 LVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,255 miles

Front both tyres low tread 2.5 - 3mm and out of shape

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,255 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not open (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres low tread 2.5 - 3mm and out of shape

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,143 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 80,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,976 miles

1 bulb out on high level stop lamp

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

emissions almost to fail limit at tick over

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1 bulb out on high level stop lamp

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

emissions almost to fail limit at tick over

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,999 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

pads getting low

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,604 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 25,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LVX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

DV56 LVX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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