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BD56 ESF

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ESF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 154,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,815 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,721 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,294 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 144,447 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,403 miles

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,517 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,717 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 ESF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey 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 BD56 ESF, 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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BD56 ESF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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