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BN56 SVV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,603 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flex hose insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,086 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,192 miles

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

Nearside Front door will not open from handle but will from button

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front door will not open from handle but will from button

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,361 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,697 miles

child seat fitted

front wipers poor but still clear screen

Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush pins loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

front wipers poor but still clear screen

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,258 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,338 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,266 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 SVV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

BN56 SVV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is BN56 SVV safe to buy?

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