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BN06 MXZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 171,012 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm also has small nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 171,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm also has small nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 157,425 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 157,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire petrol tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,156 miles

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Fail 21 Mar 2018 148,156 miles

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

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

Central heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both number plate lights dim

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 139,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both number plate lights dim

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 129,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,341 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,144 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,423 miles

advise osf alloy wheel buckled

nsr alloy has slight buckle

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise osf alloy wheel buckled

nsr alloy has slight buckle

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,861 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 MXZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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