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BN56 OJR

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,438 mi
Last recorded117,438 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body damage to n\s

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 116,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi/cat broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,988 miles

under side off vehicle corrded both outer sills n\s lower wing

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,573 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,573 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,267 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,267 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,321 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,321 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,027 miles

Offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,335 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 26,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,356 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 OJR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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