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BL06 MVX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 115,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,581 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 16 Apr 2018 101,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn close to legal limits

o/s front inner wing liner/under tray broken

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,731 miles

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

Front both sides, rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear bumper cracked, no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,731 miles

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

Front both sides, rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear bumper cracked, no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel binding when rotated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion inner face of front discs.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,019 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Moisture n/s/f inner driveshaft.

Nail in n/s/r tyre and signs, been ran on flat.

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,925 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,186 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,186 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,800 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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BL06 MVX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL06 MVX, 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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BL06 MVX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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