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BN06 EPL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,432 mi
Last recorded133,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 133,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7 exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush detaching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 rear brackets detached and heat shield detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe union and potential rust under covering on brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished and started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer secondary skin detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cradle and attached suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,656 miles

Rear exhaust shield ensecure

Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension corroded , shock shrouds incomplete

Fail 27 Jul 2018 123,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust shield ensecure

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear suspension corroded , shock shrouds incomplete

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 106,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,284 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 101,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Donner difficult to open

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,017 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,798 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 EPL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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