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BN56 LUB

2006 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,708 mi
Last recorded124,708 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,708 miles

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

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

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

small amount of blue smoke from exhaust at tick over

Fail 26 Sep 2015 124,708 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)

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

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2015 124,430 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,952 miles

adviced backbox corroded + outer skin started to peal off

Fail 23 Aug 2014 105,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

adviced backbox corroded + outer skin started to peal off

Pass 14 Sep 2013 88,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,804 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,797 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,196 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

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 LUB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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