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DY56 DYX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,988 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 112,988 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,939 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,939 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,841 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,444 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s number plate light deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside number plate lamp dim

steel wheel on offside rear

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,583 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,164 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,137 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 DYX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

DY56 DYX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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