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DV56 LXW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,388 mi
Last recorded202,388 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 202,388 miles

both front anti roll link rubbers spitting

exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside rear anti roll link

Fail 13 May 2022 202,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3 rear seats ()

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2021 180,287 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 May 2020 165,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 151,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 140,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside stop lamp bulb may have fault, started working end of test. bulb or unit?

Fail 16 May 2018 140,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside stop lamp bulb may have fault, started working end of test. bulb or unit?

Pass 12 May 2017 132,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 123,084 miles

drivers seat nearside lower has play in fixing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,763 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)

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

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 LXW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

DV56 LXW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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