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DX55 DXM

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 120,554 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front and rear side sill and both side front jackin point area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 120,554 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front and rear side sill and both side front jackin point area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2023 113,630 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 113,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high front both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 105,423 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,487 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached FRACTURED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,624 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,206 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,686 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,143 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 42,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,074 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,506 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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DX55 DXM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX55 DXM, 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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DX55 DXM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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