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BT56 ETD

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ETD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,589 miles

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside of vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,528 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

part of exhaust slightly croded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 158,410 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

part of exhaust slightly croded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

part of exhaust slightly croded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,582 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,432 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 ETD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

BT56 ETD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is BT56 ETD safe to buy?

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