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DY56 OGT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,910 mi
Last recorded106,910 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 106,910 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 100,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,652 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 96,652 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,189 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,180 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,750 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt properly child seat in

Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt properly child seat in

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,632 miles

both rear tyres slight sidewall kerb damage

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,789 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 OGT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 OGT registered?

DY56 OGT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DY56 OGT safe to buy?

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