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BN56 OPF

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,819 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,818 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,714 miles

drivers seat twisted slightly

slight creaking from nearside front suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

drivers seat twisted slightly

slight creaking from nearside front suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,990 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing (slight play)

both rear axle arms inner bushes starting to perish

surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

surface corrosion to both rear lower spring seat arms

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre pershing

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,236 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,803 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 OPF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 OPF registered?

BN56 OPF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is BN56 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 OPF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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