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BN56 BBO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,874 mi
Last recorded176,874 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 176,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 171,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 160,310 miles

Offside Front seat ( drivers) worn runners.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 160,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative vehicle height sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust centre section and rear box very corroded but not blowing

Offside Front seat ( drivers) worn runners.

Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Aug 2018 148,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 139,439 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2017 139,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,171 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 113,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,896 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,267 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,268 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,095 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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BN56 BBO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN56 BBO, 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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BN56 BBO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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