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DX06 ESG

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 126,440 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 126,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,755 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 118,755 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 108,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,845 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken, still supported

Fail 3 May 2018 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, still supported

Pass 2 May 2017 87,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 77,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 66,757 miles

Oil leak

Front pads getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2015 66,757 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 56,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from suspension at the offside front

Pass 2 May 2014 56,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from suspension at the offside front

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,380 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 31,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,280 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking sidewalls

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,969 miles

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

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

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

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 ESG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DX06 ESG, 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 DX06 ESG registered?

DX06 ESG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is DX06 ESG safe to buy?

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