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BN06 ZXE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 120,981 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise from steering area. further investigation required. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 120,970 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake drum wet (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise from steering area. further investigation required. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,812 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

Pass 2 Mar 2019 101,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge BORDERLINE PASS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,493 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 64,053 miles

o/s front tyre has low tread depth/slight damage in tread area

slight deterioration to front number plate

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyre has low tread depth/slight damage in tread area

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,930 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 ZXE 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

BN06 ZXE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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