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BN06 NBE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,931 mi
Last recorded129,931 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 115,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,694 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on a adult belt

Engine has a oil leak

NSR tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on a adult belt

Engine has a oil leak

NSR tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,139 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,316 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,216 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,501 miles

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

both rear tyre crackedon side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,816 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 NBE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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