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DX06 VTZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 141,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,820 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,252 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 116,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,893 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 86,192 miles

Drive belt fraying

Front brake pads getting low

Rear section exhaust heat shield in-secure

Fail 10 May 2013 86,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Drive belt fraying

Front brake pads getting low

Rear section exhaust heat shield in-secure

Pass 16 May 2012 68,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,591 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 68,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left in the centre of the tread the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm of tread

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left in the centre of the tread the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm of tread

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

Pass 11 May 2009 35,006 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,006 miles

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

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 VTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is DX06 VTZ safe to buy?

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