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BD56 DSE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,513 mi
Last recorded145,513 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side coil spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side coil spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust detoriated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 131,280 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 131,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 122,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 122,237 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,397 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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BD56 DSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD56 DSE, 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 BD56 DSE registered?

BD56 DSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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