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BN56 SWW

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,682 mi
Last recorded107,682 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

coolant low

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2017 107,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

coolant low

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,441 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind under-tray, not inspected

Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 32% (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind under-tray, not inspected

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,927 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,056 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked but has no visable cords

Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked but has no visable cords

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,424 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 SWW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

BN56 SWW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SWW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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