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DX56 UCZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 UCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 133,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,274 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (offside over heated) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake effort only just met,

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,046 miles

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

exhaust weak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust weak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc lipped inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,780 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front disc lipped inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,777 miles

front and rear brake disc s wearing

slight imbsalance front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,210 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 UCZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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