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DY56 WTU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 133,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,919 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door mirror temp repair

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door mirror temp repair

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 1,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 1,548 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 WTU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

DY56 WTU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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