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BK56 VCW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,541 mi
Last recorded168,541 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 168,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 168,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 148,275 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted obscuring components

heat shield over exhaust tail pipe insecure and also centre exhaust silencer in very poor condition

n/s/f road wheel inner rim dented

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust middle rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2014 140,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust middle rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,549 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,609 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,930 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER AND WING WITH NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,930 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER AND WING WITH NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2009

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 VCW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black 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 BK56 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BK56 VCW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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