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BN06 ELX

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,288 mi
Last recorded134,288 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,181 miles

rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2019 122,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front road rim is slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 118,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush weak

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush weak

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

gearbox mounting bush worn replacement advised

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,658 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,925 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 73,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,289 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing adult seat belt check

Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing adult seat belt check

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,459 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,219 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 4 Dec 2009 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,198 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 ELX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ELX, 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 BN06 ELX registered?

BN06 ELX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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