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DY56 OCS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,232 mi
Last recorded136,232 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 136,232 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 136,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 123,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake reading just within limit 16%

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 111,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 99,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,710 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,703 miles

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

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)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,631 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,631 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,585 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,223 miles

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

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 OCS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

DY56 OCS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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