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BN06 MLY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,959 mi
Last recorded192,959 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 MLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 192,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 185,932 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2016 185,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2015 179,450 miles

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

emission too clean to detact readings

Pass 17 Dec 2014 152,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 131,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake cable loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake cable loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 91,850 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

N/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,145 miles

1.Nearside and offside front tyres bold on inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,851 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 MLY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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