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BN56 YBL

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,802 mi
Last recorded186,802 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 186,802 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 186,802 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 176,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhausy getting rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 165,182 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level below minimum,1ltr of oil added to engine before emissions test was carried out

Fail 10 Nov 2015 165,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level below minimum,1ltr of oil added to engine before emissions test was carried out

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,101 miles

damage to o/s door mirror glass.

movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 146,101 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror glass.

movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 127,928 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted offside rear seat

Fail 26 Oct 2013 127,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted offside rear seat

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,451 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsr tyre starting to step

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre starting to step

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,487 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 YBL is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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