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DX56 UDW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 UDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision SEAT FRAME BROKEN AT LEFT REAR MOUNT POINT EXESS MOVEMENT (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 102,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,504 miles

Both front tyres wearing low / worn on edges of tread

O/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,386 miles

cover missing from o/s door mirror

n/s/r tyre cracked in places / miss-shaped

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,288 miles

both rear tyres starting tocrack on side wall

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2013 73,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres starting tocrack on side wall

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,726 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 UDW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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