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BN06 BCU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,125 mi
Last recorded121,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 BCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,125 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,983 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,715 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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BN06 BCU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN06 BCU, 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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BN06 BCU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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