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BK56 VBV

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,701 mi
Last recorded129,701 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,701 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2018 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill guards fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill guards fitted

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,528 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer outer layer corroding

slight judder both front footbrakes

some wear/corrosion front discs

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,890 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

offside rear indicator fading

some wear/corrosion to front discs

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,789 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

offside rear indicator fading

some wear/corrosion to front discs

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,827 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes seperating/weak

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating/weakening

offside rear lower arm outer bush starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,751 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes seperating/weak

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating/weakening

offside rear lower arm outer bush starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,723 miles

both front tyres slight wear to inner edges

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating/getting weak

offside front wishbone back bush seperating/getting weak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,715 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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BK56 VBV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK56 VBV, 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 BK56 VBV registered?

BK56 VBV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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