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BD56 MHL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,422 mi
Last recorded189,422 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 189,422 miles

Power steering warning showing on dashboard but steering seems to be correctly working

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear not damping correctly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 189,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre was obviously under pressure. Rectified.

Power steering warning showing on dashboard but steering seems to be correctly working

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear not damping correctly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 178,157 miles

steering assist failure massage displayed on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2017 178,156 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

engine under tray insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

steering assist failure massage displayed on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 169,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 169,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 May 2015 149,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 138,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 125,998 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,457 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,056 miles

rear pads on limit and n/s caliper sticking

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 MHL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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