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BD56 HWE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,871 mi
Last recorded170,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,871 miles

Undertray not fully secure loose and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine check sign illuminates

Pass 4 May 2019 161,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 May 2019 161,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 May 2018 150,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 150,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 139,777 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 139,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 129,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2014 107,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 95,531 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,531 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 83,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,581 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 72,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs heavily scored

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD56 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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