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DY56 TDV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,075 mi
Last recorded44,075 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 TDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,075 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 44,075 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 30,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perrished

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perrished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 19,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perrished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 15,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,634 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 13,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,940 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 TDV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

DY56 TDV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DY56 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 TDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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