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DX06 VTL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 138,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,610 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,203 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on on side of tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,015 miles

front & rear exhaust mountings defective

Fail 28 May 2015 95,355 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 28 May 2015 95,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,032 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 86,756 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 76,586 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,656 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 VTL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 VTL registered?

DX06 VTL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is DX06 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 VTL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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