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BN56 LTX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,944 miles

o/s front wheel inside rim dented

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,298 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,088 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,783 miles

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

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged & glass slightly insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,575 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LTX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LTX, 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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What year was BN56 LTX registered?

BN56 LTX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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