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BD56 MHX

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,140 mi
Last recorded250,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 250,140 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 249,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2015 222,514 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 194,322 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2014 194,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 167,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 141,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 111,762 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 111,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,750 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 MHX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

BD56 MHX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BD56 MHX safe to buy?

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