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BK56 GBU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,761 mi
Last recorded133,761 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,294 miles

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of some components

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of some components

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,917 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 79,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN AND RUSTING

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,404 miles

All wipers smearing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All wipers smearing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK56 GBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK56 GBU, 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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BK56 GBU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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