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DY56 EEF

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 114,236 miles

Corrosion present on front and rear suspension, all wheel arches, lower sills and inside lower sills but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 114,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrosion present on front and rear suspension, all wheel arches, lower sills and inside lower sills but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,468 miles

Centre Front Lower inner rack end

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,665 miles

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

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)

n/s/front tyre worn in ner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,623 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,036 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 EEF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY56 EEF, 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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DY56 EEF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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