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BT56 EXH

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,468 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 97,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 81,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,625 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread remainig

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,412 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

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 EXH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

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

Is BT56 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 EXH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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