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BT56 ABF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,061 mi
Last recorded108,061 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ABF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 108,061 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke coming from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, ADVISE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Flat spot, ADVISE REPLACED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Flat spot, ADVISE REPLACED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, ADVISE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,435 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,098 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

items removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,831 miles

nsf tyre is close to limit

osf tyre is close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre is close to limit

osf tyre is close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,164 miles

rear tyres low and worn uneven

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,432 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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BT56 ABF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 ABF, 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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BT56 ABF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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