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BN56 LTO

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,601 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,806 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,245 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 50,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 7,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2009 680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2009 680 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 LTO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is BN56 LTO safe to buy?

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