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DX56 UHE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 UHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,758 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear near tank exhaust shield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2022 104,758 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut too (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear near tank exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2021 99,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 99,025 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose BONNET DOESNT OPEN (1.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 91,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,074 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,001 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,261 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light corrosion to all coil springs

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,937 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surface

light corrosion to all coil springs and exhaust system

nearside front alloy rim outer edge damaged

slight separation in nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,937 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surface

light corrosion to all coil springs and exhaust system

nearside front alloy rim outer edge damaged

nearside front tyre on 1.8mm

offside front tyre on 2.0mm

slight separation in nearside rear trailing arm mounting bush

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,216 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 40,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,985 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 UHE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

DX56 UHE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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