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DX06 EPY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 EPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken needs welding

Rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 123,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken needs welding

Rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 120,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Oct 2024 120,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,363 miles

Both sills have lower covers fitted to them.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Signs of corrosion to outer sill.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing and have some small cuts, not to excess. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 116,363 miles

Both sills have lower covers fitted to them.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Signs of corrosion to outer sill.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing and have some small cuts, not to excess. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,623 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine oil leak but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres perishing and are heavily worn on inner edges. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing and have a few small cuts, not to excess. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 102,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,458 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,314 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2018 83,269 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap brocken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,349 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,942 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 47,174 miles

nearside rear door handle damaged but still operates ok

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear door handle damaged but still operates ok

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,070 miles

n/side rear tyre low tread 3mm and worn outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,591 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 36,591 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,018 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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DX06 EPY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX06 EPY, 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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DX06 EPY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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