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DY56 OBA

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,848 mi
Last recorded180,848 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 180,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 171,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 155,859 miles

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

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

engine cover un secure

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 155,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine cover un secure

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,365 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is wor on one side

advise exhaust center box is badley coroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is wor on one side

advise exhaust center box is badley coroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,478 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,566 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 OBA is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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