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BT56 ABU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 20 Apr 2018 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,407 miles

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

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 ABU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABU, 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 BT56 ABU registered?

BT56 ABU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BT56 ABU safe to buy?

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