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DX56 RFL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,698 mi
Last recorded149,698 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 RFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 149,698 miles

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

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

Unable to open bonnet

Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Unable to open bonnet

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,404 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1n)

eml on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 140,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2014 112,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,398 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,656 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,834 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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DX56 RFL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX56 RFL, 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 DX56 RFL registered?

DX56 RFL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DX56 RFL safe to buy?

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