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BK56 VFV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,898 mi
Last recorded156,898 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2018 156,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also comes under seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded - rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,256 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side front lower (2.4.G.2)

off side rear sill going rusty at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,774 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,714 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO 2MM, NS REAR TYR SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,820 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE, REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALL, EXHAUST RUSTING, SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,818 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED, ALL BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,560 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,450 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 VFV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

BK56 VFV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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