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BN06 ELC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,125 mi
Last recorded211,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ELC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 211,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 211,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both side (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 189,411 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 189,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 170,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 170,679 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 159,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 159,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,926 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 94,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 94,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,548 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 ELC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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