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BK56 VFE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 93,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,959 miles

Both rear wishbone bushes have deteriorated but there is no excessive play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,395 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

both rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

both rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,153 miles

Both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres wearing low

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 37,705 miles

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

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

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

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 VFE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 VFE registered?

BK56 VFE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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