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DX06 XGS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,383 mi
Last recorded194,383 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 194,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 187,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 183,110 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Rear bumper damaged offside.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 183,110 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn.

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear bumper damaged offside.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 178,922 miles

Exhaust front flexi is corroding

Offside rear coil spring is corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 173,644 miles

Front exhaust hanger is corroding

Offside rear coil Spring is corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2016 173,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust hanger is corroding

Offside rear coil Spring is corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 155,046 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 120,459 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 110,265 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 110,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,875 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 59,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,707 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,792 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)

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 XGS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

DX06 XGS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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