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BT56 KCY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,396 mi
Last recorded144,396 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 144,396 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 144,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 137,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 133,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured anti roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,719 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 127,844 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Headlight slightly loose

Rear exhaust mount rusty and weak

Fail 31 Mar 2020 127,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very cracked needs replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlight slightly loose

Rear exhaust mount rusty and weak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,387 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 115,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked heavily

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,956 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,196 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2013 82,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,472 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,651 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 KCY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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