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BN06 XHZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,620 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror had items swinging from it ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror had items swinging from it ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,733 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

One number plate lamp dim

Fail 29 Mar 2023 118,733 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

One number plate lamp dim

Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Sparks erupt from engine area when starter motor is engaged (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Door mirror slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing liner missing

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,445 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,589 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 51,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,487 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 5 Mar 2014 42,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,277 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,667 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 16,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XHZ, 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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What year was BN06 XHZ registered?

BN06 XHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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