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DX56 UHS

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,130 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,509 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,405 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,569 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)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

slight wear on front brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge and slight distortion

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,635 miles

front tyres slight wear to inner edges

unable to check full length of nearside brake pipe due to heat shield on exhaust

Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,634 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

front tyres slight wear to inner edges

unable to check full length of nearside brake pipe due to heat shield on exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on both edges

offside front tyre on 3mm on both edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,737 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 UHS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 UHS registered?

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

Is DX56 UHS safe to buy?

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