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BD56 MLX

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,570 mi
Last recorded143,570 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 MLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 143,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 138,676 miles

nearside front tyre edges wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Dec 2015 131,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box casing peeling off

Fail 5 Dec 2015 131,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box casing peeling off

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,746 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 113,796 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 104,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,949 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear discs slightly scored and lipped

rear tyres on 3 and 4 mm. Michelin 205/55 16 91V

Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear discs slightly scored and lipped

rear tyres on 3 and 4 mm. Michelin 205/55 16 91V

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 MLX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

BD56 MLX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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