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BN56 HGJ

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,126 mi
Last recorded182,126 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 182,126 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 15 Sep 2017 182,126 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 164,184 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CASING CORRODED

Fail 23 Sep 2016 164,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CASING CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,867 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear suspension arms and track adjusters are corroded

Ns outer cv boot is perishing

Os A post is damaged due to check strap being broken

Os rear coil spring is very corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 150,865 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear suspension arms and track adjusters are corroded

Ns outer cv boot is perishing

Os A post is damaged due to check strap being broken

Os rear coil spring is very corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,542 miles

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

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

both front brake discs (inner face) worn and corroded

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,299 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HGJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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