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BD56 SXS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,012 mi
Last recorded188,012 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 188,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 187,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 165,325 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 143,838 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 143,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 106,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight dry noise

Outer skin of exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight dry noise

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Outer skin of exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,830 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer skin of exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,478 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear inner tyre wall has a slight cut but no cords exposed

Outer skin of exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,045 miles

nsf suspension arm inner bush in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,045 miles

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

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

front suspension arm inner bushes in poor condition

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear in osf bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,442 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 84,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,513 miles

screw in edge of o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,495 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,495 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,174 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 SXS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

BD56 SXS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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