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DX06 VKA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,798 mi
Last recorded187,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 187,798 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 178,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 174,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 174,037 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 167,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust but not excessive at time of test

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch, no sharp edges present

Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,835 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 30 Jul 2011 160,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VKA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

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

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