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DY56 DSO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,711 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,920 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,605 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,159 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,159 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,562 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,948 miles

corrosion on both sills

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on both sills

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,757 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,757 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,057 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,054 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,321 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6-2mm.

Front number plate seperating.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,258 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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DY56 DSO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY56 DSO, 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 DY56 DSO registered?

DY56 DSO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is DY56 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 DSO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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