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BN06 GVR

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,802 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,846 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and over heating problem on vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 104,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section at CAT/Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Bush failed and detached from suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low and over heating problem on vehicle

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,011 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 97,011 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,553 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,049 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 84,049 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,439 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,729 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,565 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,318 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,700 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside wall

Offside front tyre worn on inside wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,377 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,382 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,655 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 GVR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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