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DX56 UBC

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 UBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 141,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Corrosion on front wings.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and under rear wheel arches, covers preventing full inspection.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%.

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 141,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm, front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Corrosion on front wings.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and under rear wheel arches, covers preventing full inspection.

Metal in offside rear tyre.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%.

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 135,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 128,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,167 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,701 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer box getting VERY corroded (NOT leaking at time of test)

Rear inner b/pads appear low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,082 miles

Exhaust rear silencer section getting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,308 miles

Brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Nearside dip beam adjusted

Slight bind at offside front whee.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,588 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 UBC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBC, 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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DX56 UBC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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