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BN56 SXV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,176 mi
Last recorded127,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,176 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 127,176 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,125 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,125 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,221 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,522 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2012 64,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Dec 2012 64,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,615 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 48,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,203 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,203 miles

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

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 SXV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

BN56 SXV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is BN56 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SXV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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