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DY06 VXC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,460 mi
Last recorded163,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 163,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 163,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 145,340 miles

both front head lamp lenses deteriorating

slight play in front lower wish bone bushes (rearmost) both sides

Fail 28 May 2019 145,340 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front head lamp lenses deteriorating

slight play in front lower wish bone bushes (rearmost) both sides

Pass 15 May 2018 137,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 130,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,352 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 64,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,807 miles

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

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

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 VXC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY06 VXC, 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 DY06 VXC registered?

DY06 VXC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DY06 VXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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