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DV56 VZS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,015 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,027 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EXCESSIVELY ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EXCESSIVELY ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer heavily deteriorated

Under tray fitted covering items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 143,017 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around rear silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EXCESSIVELY ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EXCESSIVELY ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer heavily deteriorated

Under tray fitted covering items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak various ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 137,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak various ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,580 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and splitting

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,270 miles

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

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

plastic cover over battery unable to carry out full inspection

plastic under tray obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 128,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge to canvas (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge to canvas (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic cover over battery unable to carry out full inspection

plastic under tray obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,244 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,960 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,960 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,623 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 103,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,468 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 VZS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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