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DY06 ELO

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,984 mi
Last recorded131,984 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 131,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

Corrosion around n/s outer sill front to rear

Engine oil leak / residue

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Front subframe & suspension arms corroded

N/s/r tyre worn on edges of tread

O/s/f top strut mount clicking / worn

Rear subframe & various suspension items corroded (Arms / shocks / springs)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,480 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb insceure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,784 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 101,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills carroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills carroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 79,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,654 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with slight play

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,318 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 55,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated with slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,889 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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DY06 ELO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 DY06 ELO, 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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DY06 ELO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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