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DX06 VJZ

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 155,749 miles

underside under sealed

Fail 31 Oct 2019 155,745 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower wings corroded

outer sills corroded

underside under sealed

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,712 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,106 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)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 127,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,603 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 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX06 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

DX06 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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