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BN56 HLF

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 144,486 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear park brake reduced effort

Fail 4 Jan 2017 144,486 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear park brake reduced effort

Pass 17 Feb 2016 138,719 miles

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

Corrosion on exhaust

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 138,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Corrosion on exhaust

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,096 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 108,096 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,816 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 HLF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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