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BD56 HXJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,705 mi
Last recorded133,705 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,705 miles

both front tyres very low close to limit

exhaust system in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake hoses outer casing spliting in poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

under body corrosion at rear

Fail 25 Aug 2020 133,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres very low close to limit

exhaust system in poor condition

offside rear tyre very low

oil level low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake hoses outer casing spliting in poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

under body corrosion at rear

water expansion bottle empty

Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,413 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2019 131,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2019 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,117 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished and and splitting

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front wishbone bushes starting to split

Rear suspension rusty

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear brake hoses perished and and splitting

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front wishbone bushes starting to split

Rear suspension rusty

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,076 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

General under body corrosion

Possible water leak from cambelt area

Slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

General under body corrosion

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

Possible water leak from cambelt area

Slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

both rear inner floor pans rusty

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in n/s/r drop link

wiper blades a bit smeary

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,287 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

rear coil springs showing signs of corossion

slight play in rear drop links

Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,169 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

rear coil springs showing signs of corossion

slight play in rear drop links

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,338 miles

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,455 miles

exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 79,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,953 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,965 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

number plates marked

rear brake discs scorded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,662 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 HXJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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