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BN06 NVB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,806 mi
Last recorded141,806 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 30 Aug 2022 141,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,408 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,621 miles

Coolant staining around expansion bottle

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

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

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant staining around expansion bottle

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

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

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished and cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,959 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 121,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,517 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,846 miles

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Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,489 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,277 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 19,097 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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 NVB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NVB, 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 NVB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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