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BT56 ETA

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,727 mi
Last recorded156,727 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ETA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 156,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 139,574 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 139,574 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,930 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 132,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 128,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,761 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 108,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 91,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside 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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BT56 ETA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETA, 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 BT56 ETA registered?

BT56 ETA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is BT56 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 ETA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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