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BN56 EVT

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,731 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r bumper slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,923 miles

Damage to nearside rear corner

Registration lamps dim

non obligatory stop lamp/ high level 1/2 not working

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside rear corner

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

Rear Rear boot lid wont open

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Registration lamps dim

non obligatory stop lamp/ high level 1/2 not working

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,758 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 69,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel cap broken but seals

o/s/f tyre tread uneven

wipers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,116 miles

fuel cap partually missing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,687 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,881 miles

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

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

fuel cap damaged. seal ok.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,662 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 EVT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 EVT registered?

BN56 EVT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is BN56 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 EVT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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