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DX06 ZVM

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,637 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges & worn uneven

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges & worn uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,491 miles

n/s/r tyre mis shaped and tread cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre mis shaped and tread cracking

Pass 12 May 2016 89,932 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 89,928 miles

Emissions not tested due to cambelt age (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,359 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,365 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,698 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,961 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 ZVM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 ZVM, 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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DX06 ZVM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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