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BD56 FRO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,771 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive co and hc readings during fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread edges

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,434 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine burning oil and CO, HC readings excessivly high and Lambda reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on outer tread edges

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 85,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 85,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 81,878 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 81,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 May 2016 77,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 May 2015 70,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 65,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,106 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 FRO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

BD56 FRO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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