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AD06 DAO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour engine oil dangerously to high to test emissions (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to the minimum legal limit

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to the minimum legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,324 miles

**OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM**.

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

Off side rear tyre perished.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

**Near side Front Brake disc scored due to worn out Brake pads**

**OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM**.

**Off side front Brake pad(s) worn close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm**

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

Off side rear tyre nail in tread and perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

estimate front pads at 2mm

impact damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,769 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)

under engine gaurd fitted

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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AD06 DAO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD06 DAO, 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 AD06 DAO registered?

AD06 DAO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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